In our Sofia to Warsaw EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 57 minutes, completing the 1445km route in 16h 56min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 16h 56min (57 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~249 kWh
- Distance: 1445km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
16h 56min |
17h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
2h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~260 kWh |
~260 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 (11 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (17 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 57-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1445km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 2h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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