In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 44 minutes, completing the 1656km route in 17h 45min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on October 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 17h 45min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~285 kWh
- Distance: 1656km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
17h 45min |
18h 29min |
| Charging time: |
1h 27min |
2h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
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:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (13 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 44-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1656km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 2h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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