In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 169 minutes, completing the 2617km route in 30h 31min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 30h 31min (169 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 45min
- Energy: ~450 kWh
- Distance: 2617km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
33h 20min |
30h 31min |
| Charging time: |
5h 36min |
2h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~471 kWh |
~470 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 20% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (14 min, 13% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (11 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Schnellladepark (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
HEM Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
SachsenEnergie City Center (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Burger King Kutnohorská (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Orlen (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Bábolna (23 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (34 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 17:
OMV smer Beograd (71 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 18:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 19:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 169-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2617km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 45min vs 5h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~450 kWh vs ~578 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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