In our Sofia to Oslo EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 132 minutes, completing the 2602km route in 30h 3min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 30h 3min (132 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 8min
- Energy: ~448 kWh
- Distance: 2602km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
30h 3min |
32h 15min |
| Charging time: |
2h 8min |
4h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~468 kWh |
~472 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
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 49% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Ledi MS (39 min, 21% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
OC Karlov (15 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
SachsenEnergie City Center (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Rasthof Berstetal (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Burger King (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Importgatan (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 18:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 132-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2602km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 8min vs 4h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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