In our Athens to Riga EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 169 minutes, completing the 2805km route in 31h 46min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 7 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 31h 46min (169 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~470 kWh
- Distance: 2805km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
31h 46min |
34h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 52min |
4h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~505 kWh |
~506 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (10 min, 32% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (30 min, 12% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
Ledi MS (10 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (15 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bonarka City Center Tiefgarage (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (13 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Shell MOP East (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Lakeside (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 169-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2805km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 4h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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