In our Oslo to Bucharest EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 73 minutes, completing the 2665km route in 31h 33min. The key advantage? 6 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 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 31h 33min (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~458 kWh
- Distance: 2665km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
31h 33min |
32h 46min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
3h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~480 kWh |
~480 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
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (11 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (11 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
OC Karlov (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (15 min, 11% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (20 min, 17% → 71%)
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Stop 16:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 17:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 73-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2665km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 3h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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