In our Bern to Athens EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 45 minutes, completing the 2375km route in 27h 13min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 27h 13min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 39min
- Energy: ~384 kWh
- Distance: 2375km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 13min |
27h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 39min |
3h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~428 kWh |
~430 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (16 min, 14% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Makpetrol A1 (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Park Hotel Polykastro (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Skotina dir Athen (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Shell (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lambro Sud (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Limenella Sud (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (39 min, 10% → 99%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Makpetrol A1 (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Makpetrol (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Skotina dir Athen (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 14:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Atalanti Süd (11 min, 19% → 53%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 45-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2375km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 39min vs 3h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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