In our Sofia to Oslo EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 92 minutes, completing the 2602km route in 30h 3min. The key advantage? 6 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 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 30h 3min (92 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 8min
- Energy: ~448 kWh
- Distance: 2602km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
30h 3min |
31h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 8min |
3h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~468 kWh |
~469 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 Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Základní škola (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Am Kahlberg Ost (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Burger King (11 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 92-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2602km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 8min vs 3h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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