In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 70 minutes, completing the 2173km route in 22h 18min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 22h 18min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~374 kWh
- Distance: 2173km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
23h 28min |
22h 18min |
| Charging time: |
2h 58min |
1h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Keskastel Est (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Keskastel Est (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 70-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 2173km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~374 kWh vs ~387 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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