In our Riga to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 17 minutes, completing the 3809km route in 43h 50min. 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 24 charging stops compared to 26 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 43h 50min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 24
- Charging time: 6h 4min
- Energy: ~642 kWh
- Distance: 3809km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
43h 50min |
44h 7min |
| Charging time: |
6h 4min |
6h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
24 |
26 |
| Energy used |
~686 kWh |
~687 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 (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Ehrenberg West (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Eupen (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Aire des Groies (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 21:
Autovía de Castilla (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 24:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- 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 iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 17-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3809km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 24 stops vs 26 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 4min vs 6h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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