In our Oslo to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 76 minutes, completing the 2381km route in 29h 27min. 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: 29h 27min (76 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~410 kWh
- Distance: 2381km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
29h 27min |
30h 43min |
| Charging time: |
2h 4min |
3h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
17 |
| 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
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Kongevejen (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Selgros Öjendorf (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Daisy's Diner (13 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 17:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 76-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2381km 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 4min vs 3h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~410 kWh vs ~434 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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