In our Athens to Riga EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 137 minutes, completing the 2814km route in 33h 4min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 33h 4min (137 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 10min
- Energy: ~484 kWh
- Distance: 2814km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
33h 4min |
35h 21min |
| Charging time: |
3h 10min |
4h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~507 kWh |
~508 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Atalanti Nord (10 min, 57% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
IKEA (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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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 (12 min, 24% → 60%)
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Stop 18:
Neste Pasvalio (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 137-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2814km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 10min vs 4h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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