In our Sofia to Vilnius EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 137 minutes, completing the 1948km route in 22h 46min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 22h 46min (137 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~335 kWh
- Distance: 1948km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
25h 3min |
22h 46min |
| Charging time: |
4h 12min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~351 kWh |
~350 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 (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (27 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (21 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (43 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (42 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
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 (22 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 137-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1948km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 4h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~335 kWh vs ~430 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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