In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 197 minutes, completing the 2929km route in 31h 13min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 31h 13min (197 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 39min
- Energy: ~504 kWh
- Distance: 2929km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
MG MG4 64kWh |
| Travel time |
31h 13min |
34h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 39min |
5h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~528 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 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
ANDGO (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 46% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Dobrinci (20 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (32 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (14 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Castellaro Nord (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (13 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Vila Sana (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 20:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 21:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (23 min, 21% → 71%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 197-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2929km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 39min vs 5h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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