In our Riga to Bern EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 42 minutes, completing the 1953km route in 23h 3min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 23h 3min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 27min
- Energy: ~316 kWh
- Distance: 1953km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 3min |
23h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 27min |
3h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~352 kWh |
~352 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (41 min, 41% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (14 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (17 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Total Autohof Leipzig Flughafen (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
BFS Business Fleet Services (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Neckarburg West (14 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (38 min, 19% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Frankenwald West (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Sindelfinger Wald (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 42-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1953km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 27min vs 3h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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