In our Vilnius to Bern EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 69 minutes, completing the 1909km route in 19h 48min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 19h 48min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~328 kWh
- Distance: 1909km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
19h 48min |
20h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~344 kWh |
~344 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (10 min, 50% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel Na Półboru (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Shell (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Neckarburg West (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (10 min, 35% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (10 min, 17% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Bolimów (10 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Hotel Na Półboru (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Citronex (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
HEM Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Münchberg Autohaus Hahn (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Autohof Schwabach West (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Boschstraße (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 69-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1909km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 28min vs 2h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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