In our Sofia to Prague EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 83 minutes, completing the 1286km route in 12h 53min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 12h 53min (83 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 54min
- Energy: ~221 kWh
- Distance: 1286km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
14h 16min |
12h 53min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
54min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~231 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 53% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (12 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
B.C.S. (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 83-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1286km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 54min vs 2h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~221 kWh vs ~284 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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