In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 54 minutes, completing the 1668km route in 18h 29min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 18h 29min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 22min
- Energy: ~287 kWh
- Distance: 1668km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
18h 29min |
19h 23min |
| Charging time: |
1h 22min |
2h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Scaligera Nord (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (10 min, 11% → 51%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 52% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (17 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Scaligera Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (14 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 54-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1668km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 22min vs 2h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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