In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 30 minutes, completing the 1668km route in 18h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 18h 29min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 22min
- Energy: ~287 kWh
- Distance: 1668km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
18h 29min |
18h 59min |
| Charging time: |
1h 22min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~300 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
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 A1 (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Scaligera Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 30-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1668km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 22min vs 1h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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