In our Paris to Riga EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 19 minutes, completing the 2092km route in 24h 29min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 24h 29min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 54min
- Energy: ~338 kWh
- Distance: 2092km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
24h 29min |
24h 48min |
| Charging time: |
2h 54min |
3h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~377 kWh |
~377 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Delfood Dépôt (13 min, 27% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
OBI (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Irxleben (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Konarzewo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Karczma Rzym (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (58 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K (25 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 10:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Le Rœulx Sud (11 min, 22% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Koryta (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Konarzewo (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Karczma Rzym (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (41 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 11:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 19-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2092km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 54min vs 3h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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