In our Prague to Madrid EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 86 minutes, completing the 2214km route in 22h 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: 22h 35min (86 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~381 kWh
- Distance: 2214km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
22h 35min |
24h 1min |
| Charging time: |
1h 48min |
3h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~399 kWh |
~399 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Hohenlohe Nord (14 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Besançon Champoux (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (14 min, 26% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Super U (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (15 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Oberpfälzer Alb Nord (10 min, 26% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
ATU (10 min, 17% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Renchtal West (12 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Glanon (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (32 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super U (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 86-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2214km 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 48min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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