In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 10 minutes, completing the 2702km route in 34h 44min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 34h 44min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 30min
- Energy: ~455 kWh
- Distance: 2702km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
34h 44min |
34h 54min |
| Charging time: |
4h 30min |
4h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~486 kWh |
~488 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 (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned De Beerze (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2702km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 30min vs 4h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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