In our Tallinn to Bern EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 60 minutes, completing the 2261km route in 27h 21min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 27h 21min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 37min
- Energy: ~389 kWh
- Distance: 2261km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 21min |
28h 21min |
| Charging time: |
2h 37min |
3h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~407 kWh |
~408 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 31% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Kulturos centras (67 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Total Autohof Leipzig Flughafen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Neckarburg West (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (13 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Vilniaus (41 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Frankenwald West (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Sindelfinger Wald (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 60-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2261km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 37min vs 3h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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