In our Riga to Budapest EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 55 minutes, completing the 1360km route in 16h 59min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 16h 59min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~234 kWh
- Distance: 1360km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
16h 59min |
17h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~245 kWh |
~244 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (25 min, 15% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel Górski (12 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Xland (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Shell (12 min, 19% → 60%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (36 min, 14% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (15 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Wiejska (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Reštaurácia Dvor Lehôtka (14 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 55-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1360km 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 9min vs 1h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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