In our Warsaw to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 34 minutes, completing the 1460km route in 17h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 17h 32min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~251 kWh
- Distance: 1460km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
17h 32min |
18h 6min |
| Charging time: |
1h 53min |
2h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~263 kWh |
~263 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
KFC (21 min, 17% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 18% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Route 80 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
AMIC (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Wolkera (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
OMV smer Beograd (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 34-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1460km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 2h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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