In our Sofia to Berlin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 30 minutes, completing the 1617km route in 16h 34min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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: 16h 34min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~278 kWh
- Distance: 1617km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 34min |
17h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| 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
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 56% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (26 min, 12% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 30-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1617km 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 13min vs 1h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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