In our Vienna to Madrid EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 100 minutes, completing the 2295km route in 24h 39min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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: 24h 39min (100 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~395 kWh
- Distance: 2295km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
24h 39min |
26h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
3h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~414 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:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Weißensberg Autohaus Riess (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Kölliken Nord (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Backstage Pub (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Total Relais La Bayanne (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
ANDGO (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Arnulfstraße (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Hexentobel Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Chölfeld (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Drumettaz (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Hôtel Mercure (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Marguerittes Nord (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Zunder Avia (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 100-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2295km 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 1h 51min vs 3h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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