In our Prague to Riga EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 36 minutes, completing the 1283km route in 15h 8min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 15h 8min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~221 kWh
- Distance: 1283km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
15h 8min |
15h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~232 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Michałowice Południe (10 min, 33% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Guzew Południe (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
HPC Autogala Volvo (17 min, 19% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Michałowice Południe (18 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Guzew Południe (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 36-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1283km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 1h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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