In our Riga to Prague EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 55 minutes, completing the 1289km route in 14h 54min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 14h 54min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~222 kWh
- Distance: 1289km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
14h 54min |
15h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 4min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~231 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 (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel Na Półboru (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
ALDI (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Nowostawy (16 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Bar Mettos (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
ALDI (17 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 1289km 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 4min vs 1h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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