In our Riga to Paris EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 50 minutes, completing the 2085km route in 24h 2min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 24h 2min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 34min
- Energy: ~337 kWh
- Distance: 2085km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
24h 2min |
24h 52min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
3h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~376 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 (13 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Eupen (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 50-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2085km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 34min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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