In our Athens to Helsinki EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 97 minutes, completing the 3204km route in 41h 13min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 18 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 41h 13min (97 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 19min
- Energy: ~518 kWh
- Distance: 3204km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
41h 13min |
42h 50min |
| Charging time: |
4h 19min |
5h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~577 kWh |
~579 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 47% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (37 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Zemun Park (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (12 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (15 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Shell MOP East (12 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (26 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Rudniki Południe (16 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 18% → 61%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (15 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (26 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Ledi MS (39 min, 21% → 89%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
KFC (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 24% → 65%)
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Stop 18:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 20:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 21:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 97-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3204km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 19min vs 5h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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