In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 109 minutes, completing the 3513km route in 36h 46min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 36h 46min (109 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 13min
- Energy: ~604 kWh
- Distance: 3513km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
36h 46min |
38h 35min |
| Charging time: |
3h 13min |
5h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~632 kWh |
~633 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 (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Hyper U (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Super-U (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Autovía de Castilla (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (11 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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 (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Super-U (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Autovía de Castilla (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Cepsa (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 109-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 3513km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 13min vs 5h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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