In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor by 35 minutes, completing the 2116km route in 25h 19min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor's 470km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 25h 19min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 8min
- Energy: ~364 kWh
- Distance: 2116km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor |
| Travel time |
25h 19min |
25h 54min |
| Charging time: |
2h 8min |
2h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| 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 EX90 Twin Motor Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (26 min, 13% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (15 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Wolkera (16 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP East (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (31 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (24 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 35-minute advantage over Volvo EX90 Twin Motor on this 2116km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 8min vs 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~364 kWh vs ~482 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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