In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 48 minutes, completing the 1657km route in 17h 45min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 17h 45min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~285 kWh
- Distance: 1657km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
18h 33min |
17h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 12min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~298 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 38% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Dul Jug (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (16 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (13 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 48-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 1657km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 2h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~285 kWh vs ~295 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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