Which is faster from Riga to Dublin: BMW i5 eDrive40 or Renault 5 E-Tech 150?

The BMW i5 eDrive40 is faster, arriving 100 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 18 for the Renault 5 E-Tech 150.

How many charging stops does the BMW i5 eDrive40 need from Riga to Dublin?

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs 12 charging stops to complete the 2705km route from Riga to Dublin, with a total travel time of 33h 7m.

What is the total travel time from Riga to Dublin in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The BMW i5 eDrive40 completes the 2705km route in 33h 7m, while the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 takes 34h 47m.

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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Renault 5 E-Tech 150: Riga to Dublin

Which EV is faster on the 2705km route? <strong>BMW i5 eDrive40</strong> wins by 100 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 100 minutes, completing the 2705km route in 33h 7min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Dublin → Riga

Winner

BMW i5 eDrive40

Total time: 33h 7min (100 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 2h 51min
Energy: ~465 kWh
Distance: 2705km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW i5 eDrive40	Renault 5 E-Tech 150
Travel time	33h 7min	34h 47min
Charging time:	2h 51min	4h 33min
Charging stops:	12	18
Energy used	~487 kWh	~486 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW i5 eDrive40 Route

Start: Riga (100% charge)
Stop 1: Circle K (32 min, 49% → 81%)
Stop 2: IONITY Olsze Południe (18 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 3: MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 4: Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 5: Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 6: Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 7: HPC E.ON Drive Ladepark Beecker Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 8: Van der Valk (12 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 9: ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (16 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 10: Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (18 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 11: Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 12: Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
Arrival: Dublin

Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route

Start: Riga (100% charge)
Stop 1: Circle K (42 min, 29% → 96%)
Stop 2: Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 29%)
Stop 3: IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 16% → 59%)
Stop 4: MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 5: MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 6: Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 7: Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 8: Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 9: Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (20 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 10: Telekom Bahnhofstraße (11 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 11: BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 12: Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 13: Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 14: IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 15: Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 16: IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 17: Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
Stop 18: Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
Arrival: Dublin

Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won

The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 100-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2705km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 51min vs 4h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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