In our Vienna to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 84 minutes, completing the 2050km route in 23h 37min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 23h 37min (84 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 46min
- Energy: ~353 kWh
- Distance: 2050km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 37min |
25h 1min |
| Charging time: |
1h 46min |
3h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~369 kWh |
~369 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Nord (11 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
JBC (10 min, 23% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (13 min, 18% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 22% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Donautal Ost (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Robert-Bosch-Straße (16 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 84-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2050km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 46min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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