In our Sofia to Belgrade EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 16 minutes, completing the 390km route in 3h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 0 charging stops compared to 1 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 3h 54min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 0
- Charging time: 0min
- Energy: ~67 kWh
- Distance: 390km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
4h 10min |
3h 54min |
| Charging time: |
15min |
0min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
0 |
| Energy used |
~70 kWh |
~70 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 53% → 73%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
- Charging stop details available in interactive view below
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 16-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 390km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 0 stops vs 1 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 0min vs 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~67 kWh vs ~86 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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