In our Oslo to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 90 minutes, completing the 2381km route in 29h 27min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 29h 27min (90 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~410 kWh
- Distance: 2381km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
29h 27min |
30h 57min |
| Charging time: |
2h 4min |
3h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~429 kWh |
~428 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Rewe (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Ostetal Nord (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY La Place / Gr8 Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (18 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Circle K Dublin Port (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Burger King (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
bft Willer (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Selgros Öjendorf (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Daisy's Diner (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 90-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2381km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 4min vs 3h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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