In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 337 minutes, completing the 3513km route in 36h 46min. 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 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 36h 46min (337 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 13min
- Energy: ~604 kWh
- Distance: 3513km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
36h 46min |
42h 23min |
| Charging time: |
3h 13min |
8h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~632 kWh |
~634 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
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (18 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (44 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Conad (34 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 11:
Aire du Comminges Ouest - Toulouse (75 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Avia (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
A-62 - Tordesillas (63 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 16:
Área de Serviço de Aveiras (13 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 337-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3513km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 13min vs 8h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~604 kWh vs ~726 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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