In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 50 minutes, completing the 2925km route in 30h 51min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km range doesn't beat the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025's 420km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025
- Total time: 30h 51min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 11min
- Energy: ~557 kWh
- Distance: 2925km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
31h 41min |
30h 51min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
2h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~526 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 50% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 35% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Palme Est (10 min, 24% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (12 min, 15% → 80%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (13 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 6:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 11% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Shell (11 min, 11% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (21 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Won
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 achieved a 50-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2925km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 11min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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