In our Sofia to Vilnius EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 32 minutes, completing the 1947km route in 22h 46min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
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 (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~335 kWh
- Distance: 1947km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
22h 46min |
23h 18min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
2h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~350 kWh |
~350 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 (22 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
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 (25 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 32-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1947km 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 2h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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