In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 60 minutes, completing the 2075km route in 21h 5min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 21h 5min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~357 kWh
- Distance: 2075km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
21h 5min |
22h 5min |
| Charging time: |
1h 41min |
2h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~374 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 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (12 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Haidt Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 11% → 51%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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 (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 60-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2075km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 2h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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