In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 44 minutes, completing the 1293km route in 13h 18min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 13h 18min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~222 kWh
- Distance: 1293km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
13h 18min |
14h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
1h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Győr (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 28% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bábolna (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 44-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1293km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 28min vs 1h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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