In our Rome to Riga EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 67 minutes, completing the 2420km route in 26h 19min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 26h 19min (67 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~416 kWh
- Distance: 2420km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
27h 26min |
26h 19min |
| Charging time: |
3h 17min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~436 kWh |
~435 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (16 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Fella Est (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle Hirschstettner Straße (13 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
MOL Kroměřížská (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Moya (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Blue City (35 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Norfa XL (10 min, 11% → 21%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K (12 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Riga
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Fella Est (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Olympia (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Factory Annopol (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 67-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2420km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~416 kWh vs ~448 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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