In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 35 minutes, completing the 3018km route in 33h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km range doesn't beat the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025's 420km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025
- Total time: 33h 20min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~575 kWh
- Distance: 3018km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
33h 55min |
33h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
2h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~543 kWh |
~542 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 (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (18 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 59% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 38% → 86%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Donautal Ost (10 min, 15% → 82%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Haidt Nord (10 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (11 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Wetteren Nord (10 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 13% → 80%)
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Stop 12:
Port of Holyhead (14 min, 21% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Won
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 achieved a 35-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 3018km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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