In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 49 minutes, completing the 2116km route in 25h 19min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 25h 19min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 8min
- Energy: ~364 kWh
- Distance: 2116km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
25h 19min |
26h 8min |
| Charging time: |
2h 8min |
2h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~381 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:
Tesco (17 min, 21% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Lotników (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 56% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (26 min, 12% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (15 min, 12% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (27 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Rimi Mārupes iela (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 49-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2116km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 8min vs 2h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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