Which is faster from Sofia to Dublin: BMW i5 eDrive40 or Porsche Macan Electric?

The Porsche Macan Electric is faster, arriving 13 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the BMW i5 eDrive40.

How many charging stops does the Porsche Macan Electric need from Sofia to Dublin?

The Porsche Macan Electric needs 12 charging stops to complete the 3018km route from Sofia to Dublin, with a total travel time of 33h 42m.

What is the total travel time from Sofia to Dublin in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Porsche Macan Electric completes the 3018km route in 33h 42m, while the BMW i5 eDrive40 takes 33h 55m.

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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Porsche Macan Electric: Sofia to Dublin

Which EV is faster on the 3018km route? <strong>Porsche Macan Electric</strong> wins by 13 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Porsche Macan Electric beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 13 minutes, completing the 3018km route in 33h 42min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Porsche Macan Electric needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Dublin → Sofia

Winner

Porsche Macan Electric

Total time: 33h 42min (13 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 2h 48min
Energy: ~560 kWh
Distance: 3018km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW i5 eDrive40	Porsche Macan Electric
Travel time	33h 55min	33h 42min
Charging time:	2h 47min	2h 48min
Charging stops:	14	12
Energy used	~543 kWh	~543 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW i5 eDrive40 Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 2: Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 3: Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 4: Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (12 min, 13% → 58%)
Stop 5: eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 6: Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 7: IONITY Haidt Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 8: OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 9: IONITY Aachener Land Nord (11 min, 11% → 55%)
Stop 10: Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 11: IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 12: Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (18 min, 11% → 68%)
Stop 13: Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 14: Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
Arrival: Dublin

Porsche Macan Electric Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV A1 (41 min, 13% → 88%)
Stop 2: IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 3: Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (12 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 4: Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 5: Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 6: PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 7: Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 8: JBC (11 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 9: ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (15 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 10: Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 11: Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 12: Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
Arrival: Dublin

Why the Porsche Macan Electric Won

The Porsche Macan Electric achieved a 13-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 3018km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Porsche Macan Electric: Sofia to Dublin

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