In our Bern to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 64 minutes, completing the 2001km route in 21h 27min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 21h 27min (64 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 1min
- Energy: ~324 kWh
- Distance: 2001km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
21h 27min |
22h 31min |
| Charging time: |
2h 1min |
2h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~360 kWh |
~362 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Zac des Baterses (10 min, 26% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (26 min, 16% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Super U (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Parking Calle Miravete (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Cepsa (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (17 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Zac des Baterses (18 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (30 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Super U (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 11:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 64-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2001km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 1min vs 2h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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