In our Oslo to Athens EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 140 minutes, completing the 3315km route in 38h 22min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 38h 22min (140 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 34min
- Energy: ~570 kWh
- Distance: 3315km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
38h 22min |
40h 42min |
| Charging time: |
3h 34min |
5h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~597 kWh |
~599 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (15 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle Radeburger Straße (13 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Makpetrol A1 (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Korinos dir Athen (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
Shell (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Athens
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (14 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
OC Karlov (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bábolna (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 14:
OMV smer Beograd (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 15:
JP Putevi Srbije (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 16:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 17:
Makpetrol A1 (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 18:
Park Hotel Polykastro (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 19:
Sea Nikaias Nótos (29 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 20:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 21:
Atalanti Süd (10 min, 22% → 51%)
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Stop 22:
Shell Acharnon (10 min, 11% → 16%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 140-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3315km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 34min vs 5h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~570 kWh vs ~605 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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