In our Oslo to Zagreb EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 76 minutes, completing the 2017km route in 23h 35min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 23h 35min (76 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 33min
- Energy: ~347 kWh
- Distance: 2017km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 35min |
24h 51min |
| Charging time: |
1h 33min |
2h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~363 kWh |
~363 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 37% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Wittstock (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
TEAG Mobil Ladepark (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Max-Plank-Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (16 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 20% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (13 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's - Autohof Brück (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
HEM Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Wernberg Autohof (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (12 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 76-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2017km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 33min vs 2h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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