In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 102 minutes, completing the 2159km route in 22h 18min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 22h 18min (102 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2159km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
22h 18min |
24h 0min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
3h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~392 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 (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
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (22 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Rosegg (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (13 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Keskastel Est (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (25 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 102-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2159km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 3h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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