In our Athens to Riga EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 80 minutes, completing the 2815km route in 33h 4min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 33h 4min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 10min
- Energy: ~484 kWh
- Distance: 2815km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
34h 24min |
33h 4min |
| Charging time: |
4h 26min |
3h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~507 kWh |
~507 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 50% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (14 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (34 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Zemun Park (32 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Kerekharaszti pihenő déli (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (15 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Wolkera (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Shell MOP East (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Lakeside (32 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 14:
MOP Rudniki Południe (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (14 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Riga
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (11 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco (17 min, 21% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Lotników (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 80-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2815km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 10min vs 4h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~484 kWh vs ~521 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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