Which is faster from Paris to Athens: BMW i5 eDrive40 or smart #1 Pro+?

The BMW i5 eDrive40 is faster, arriving 91 minutes sooner with 13 charging stops compared to 18 for the smart #1 Pro+.

How many charging stops does the BMW i5 eDrive40 need from Paris to Athens?

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs 13 charging stops to complete the 2868km route from Paris to Athens, with a total travel time of 30h 50m.

What is the total travel time from Paris to Athens in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The BMW i5 eDrive40 completes the 2868km route in 30h 50m, while the smart #1 Pro+ takes 32h 21m.

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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs smart #1 Pro+: Paris to Athens

Which EV is faster on the 2868km route? <strong>BMW i5 eDrive40</strong> wins by 91 minutes with 13 charging stops.

In our Paris to Athens EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 91 minutes, completing the 2868km route in 30h 50min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Athens → Paris

Winner

BMW i5 eDrive40

Total time: 30h 50min (91 min faster)
Charging stops: 13
Charging time: 3h 20min
Energy: ~493 kWh
Distance: 2868km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW i5 eDrive40	smart #1 Pro+
Travel time	30h 50min	32h 21min
Charging time:	3h 20min	4h 18min
Charging stops:	13	18
Energy used	~516 kWh	~517 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW i5 eDrive40 Route

Start: Paris (100% charge)
Stop 1: Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 11% → 51%)
Stop 2: P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (12 min, 18% → 60%)
Stop 3: Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 4: Smatrics Lidl (12 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 5: IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 6: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (23 min, 10% → 74%)
Stop 7: OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 8: OMV BS Bubanj Potok (10 min, 24% → 36%)
Stop 9: Gazprom (55 min, 19% → 77%)
Stop 10: Makpetrol A1 (12 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 11: Park Hotel Polykastro (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 12: Skotina dir Athen (11 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 13: Shell (13 min, 10% → 56%)
Arrival: Athens

smart #1 Pro+ Route

Start: Paris (100% charge)
Stop 1: Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (10 min, 37% → 62%)
Stop 2: McDonald's (16 min, 13% → 62%)
Stop 3: Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (12 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 4: Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 5: Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (12 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 6: Supercharger Burger King (10 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 7: Hotel Mühlbacherhof (10 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 8: IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (12 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 9: IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 10: Odmorište Novska Jug (21 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 11: OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 12: JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 11% → 72%)
Stop 13: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 14: Makpetrol A1 (15 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 15: Makpetrol (15 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 16: Skotina dir Athen (21 min, 10% → 69%)
Stop 17: Shell (10 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 18: Atalanti Süd (10 min, 22% → 52%)
Arrival: Athens

Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won

The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 91-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2868km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 20min vs 4h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~493 kWh vs ~523 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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