In our Rome to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 101 minutes, completing the 2506km route in 25h 55min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 25h 55min (101 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 7min
- Energy: ~431 kWh
- Distance: 2506km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
25h 55min |
27h 36min |
| Charging time: |
2h 7min |
3h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~452 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (16 min, 27% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Hyper U (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Super-U (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Autovía de Castilla (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 27% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (11 min, 27% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Rue John Mac Adam (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super-U (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 101-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2506km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 7min vs 3h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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