In our Oslo to Bucharest EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 165 minutes, completing the 2665km route in 31h 33min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 31h 33min (165 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~458 kWh
- Distance: 2665km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
| Travel time |
31h 33min |
34h 18min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
4h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~480 kWh |
~481 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 (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
OMV DN69 (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (26 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (16 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
HEM Tankstelle (11 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
HEM Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
SachsenEnergie City Center (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Orlen (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 17:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 18:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 19:
OMV (16 min, 15% → 57%)
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Stop 20:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (32 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 21:
Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 165-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2665km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 4h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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