In our Zagreb to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 100 minutes, completing the 2739km route in 28h 24min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 28h 24min (100 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~471 kWh
- Distance: 2739km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
28h 24min |
30h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
4h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~493 kWh |
~493 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (13 min, 64% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Roadhouse (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 20% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Hyper U (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super-U (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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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
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (13 min, 49% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Italiana Petroli Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Rue John Mac Adam (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Super-U (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Autovía de Castilla (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Cepsa (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 100-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2739km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 32min vs 4h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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