In our Paris to Riga EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 65 minutes, completing the 2084km route in 23h 52min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 23h 52min (65 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 22min
- Energy: ~359 kWh
- Distance: 2084km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
23h 52min |
24h 57min |
| Charging time: |
2h 22min |
3h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~376 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100 (10 min, 35% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Konarzewo (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (46 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K (21 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 9:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger ibis Styles (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (12 min, 19% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus König (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Konarzewo (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Karczma Rzym (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (63 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 11:
Circle K (20 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
VS Express (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 65-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2084km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 22min vs 3h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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