In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 25 minutes, completing the 1656km route in 17h 45min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 17h 45min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~285 kWh
- Distance: 1656km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 45min |
18h 10min |
| Charging time: |
1h 27min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~298 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
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 34% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Barje Jug (10 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (30 min, 11% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 18% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 25-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1656km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 1h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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