In our Warsaw to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 78 minutes, completing the 2208km route in 25h 9min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 25h 9min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 1h 57min
- Energy: ~380 kWh
- Distance: 2208km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
25h 9min |
26h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
3h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~397 kWh |
~397 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 30% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus König (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
HPC E.ON Drive Ladepark Beecker Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Van der Valk (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (13 min, 18% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 22% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (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 (13 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 (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 78-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2208km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 57min vs 3h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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