In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 110 minutes, completing the 1659km route in 17h 18min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 17h 18min (110 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~285 kWh
- Distance: 1659km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
19h 8min |
17h 18min |
| Charging time: |
3h 6min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~299 kWh |
~299 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 (19 min, 53% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (38 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Eni (12 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Osteria De'Giusti (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 110-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1659km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 3h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~285 kWh vs ~366 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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