In our Vienna to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 121 minutes, completing the 2769km route in 29h 29min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 29h 29min (121 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~476 kWh
- Distance: 2769km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
29h 29min |
31h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
4h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~498 kWh |
~499 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Else-Wagner-Straße (11 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Dole Romange (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (13 min, 28% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Super U (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Autovía de Castilla (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Zone de trois Couronnes (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Glanon (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (45 min, 11% → 87%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (24 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Estación de servicio Villaquirán (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Parking Calle Miravete (16 min, 11% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 121-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2769km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 4h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~476 kWh vs ~505 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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