In our Riga to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 110 minutes, completing the 3809km route in 42h 17min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 20 charging stops compared to 26 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 42h 17min (110 min faster)
- Charging stops: 20
- Charging time: 4h 31min
- Energy: ~616 kWh
- Distance: 3809km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
42h 17min |
44h 7min |
| Charging time: |
4h 31min |
6h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
26 |
| Energy used |
~686 kWh |
~687 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 (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Ehrenberg West (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bierset (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Bauer Paris Occasion (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
Parking Calle Miravete (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Cepsa (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (17 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Remscheid West (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bierset (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Fastned Aire des Groies (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 22:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 23:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 24:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 26:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 110-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3809km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 20 stops vs 26 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 31min vs 6h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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