In our Riga to Amsterdam EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 11 minutes, completing the 1695km route in 20h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20's 380km range doesn't beat the Renault 5 E-Tech 150's 330km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 20h 35min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~267 kWh
- Distance: 1695km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
20h 46min |
20h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
2h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~305 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (49 min, 36% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
KFC (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
WSO Sicherheitsdienst (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Recharge Verzorgingsplaats Struik (11 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (37 min, 19% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
A.T.U (11 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Tango Vundelaar (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 11-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 1695km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~267 kWh vs ~285 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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