In our Riga to Paris EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 74 minutes, completing the 2084km route in 23h 26min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 23h 26min (74 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~359 kWh
- Distance: 2084km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
23h 26min |
24h 40min |
| Charging time: |
2h 0min |
3h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~375 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (32 min, 49% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Ehrenberg West (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bierset (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 18% → 55%)
- Arrival: Paris
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (52 min, 34% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (12 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (13 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Ehrenberg West (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Eupen (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 74-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2084km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 3h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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