In our Prague to Oslo EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 30 minutes, completing the 1323km route in 16h 56min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 16h 56min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 55min
- Energy: ~228 kWh
- Distance: 1323km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
16h 56min |
17h 26min |
| Charging time: |
55min |
1h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~238 kWh |
~239 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (15 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Am Kahlberg Ost (11 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Burger King (11 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 30-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1323km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 55min vs 1h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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