In our Rome to Bern EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 25 minutes, completing the 855km route in 9h 27min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 9h 27min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~147 kWh
- Distance: 855km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
9h 27min |
9h 52min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 11% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 29% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (15 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 25-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 855km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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