In our Oslo to Riga EV duel, the Kia Niro EV beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 278 minutes, completing the 1208km route in 23h 8min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20's 380km range doesn't beat the Kia Niro EV's 370km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia Niro EV needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia Niro EV
- Total time: 23h 8min (278 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~209 kWh
- Distance: 1208km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Kia Niro EV |
| Travel time |
27h 46min |
23h 8min |
| Charging time: |
3h 0min |
2h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~217 kWh |
~180 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lekhyttans Kök & Kiosk (12 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
MAX (111 min, 10% → 100%)
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Stop 4:
Alexela (20 min, 10% → 16%)
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Stop 5:
Circle K (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Riga
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lekhyttans Kök & Kiosk (21 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (95 min, 10% → 99%)
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Stop 3:
Rimi Lāčplēša iela (16 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
Kuršu krogs (23 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Kia Niro EV Won
The Kia Niro EV achieved a 278-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 1208km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 3h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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