In our Sofia to Oslo EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 169 minutes, completing the 2602km route in 30h 3min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 30h 3min (169 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 8min
- Energy: ~448 kWh
- Distance: 2602km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
MG MG4 64kWh |
| Travel time |
30h 3min |
32h 52min |
| Charging time: |
2h 8min |
4h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~468 kWh |
~470 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Ladná směr Brno (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (15 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Oslo
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 Zemun Park (17 min, 28% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
BS Gazprom (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Győr (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
OC Karlov (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
E.ON Naháč (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Redoil (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Shell Tankstelle Hohenzollerndamm (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 17:
Burger King (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 18:
Fastned Barbecue barn (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 21:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 22:
Shell Svinesundparken (11 min, 12% → 46%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 169-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2602km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 8min vs 4h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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