In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 62 minutes, completing the 2707km route in 33h 45min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 15 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 33h 45min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 27min
- Energy: ~438 kWh
- Distance: 2707km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
33h 45min |
34h 47min |
| Charging time: |
3h 27min |
4h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~487 kWh |
~486 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 (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Irxleben (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 21% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Channel Gateway (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 20% → 70%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (42 min, 29% → 96%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 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 (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 62-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2707km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 27min vs 4h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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