In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 152 minutes, completing the 2611km route in 30h 31min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 30h 31min (152 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 45min
- Energy: ~449 kWh
- Distance: 2611km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
MG MG4 64kWh |
| Travel time |
30h 31min |
33h 3min |
| Charging time: |
2h 45min |
4h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~470 kWh |
~471 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 (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
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Vikingagrillen (13 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (10 min, 15% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
HEM Tankstelle (12 min, 18% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Rüblingsheide (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
SachsenEnergie City Center (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Orlen (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (28 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 17:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 18:
OMV smer Beograd (13 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 19:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 20:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 152-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2611km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 45min vs 4h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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