In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 102 minutes, completing the 2332km route in 27h 40min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 27h 40min (102 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 8min
- Energy: ~401 kWh
- Distance: 2332km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 40min |
29h 22min |
| Charging time: |
2h 8min |
3h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~420 kWh |
~420 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:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (17 min, 19% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Champ Roland (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 22% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (13 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Champ Roland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 102-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2332km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 8min vs 3h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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