In our Nice to Paris EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 24 minutes, completing the 930km route in 9h 7min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 9h 7min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 31min
- Energy: ~160 kWh
- Distance: 930km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
9h 7min |
9h 31min |
| Charging time: |
31min |
54min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~167 kWh |
~168 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Aire De Livron (11 min, 22% → 61%)
-
Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 3:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 11% → 51%)
- Arrival: Paris
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Aire de Tricastin (10 min, 15% → 48%)
-
Stop 2:
Aire De Livron (10 min, 32% → 59%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Taponas (12 min, 12% → 52%)
-
Stop 4:
Mobilize Lounge Avia (12 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 5:
Aire de la Couline (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 24-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 930km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 31min vs 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons