In our Tallinn to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 78 minutes, completing the 2421km route in 30h 5min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 30h 5min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 1min
- Energy: ~417 kWh
- Distance: 2421km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
30h 5min |
31h 23min |
| Charging time: |
3h 1min |
3h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~436 kWh |
~438 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (10 min, 34% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (25 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Promna-Kolonia (10 min, 33% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
HPC Volvo Aleja Powstańców Śląskich (10 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco Teplická cesta (22 min, 15% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (21 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (43 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Połomskiego (13 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Wolkera (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 78-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2421km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 1min vs 3h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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