In our Sofia to Berlin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 68 minutes, completing the 1617km route in 16h 34min. The key advantage? 3 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 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 16h 34min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~278 kWh
- Distance: 1617km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
16h 34min |
17h 42min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~291 kWh |
~291 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Ladná směr Brno (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 14% → 53%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Základní škola (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 68-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1617km 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 13min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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