In our Riga to Paris EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 86 minutes, completing the 2084km route in 23h 26min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 23h 26min (86 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~359 kWh
- Distance: 2084km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 26min |
24h 52min |
| Charging time: |
2h 0min |
3h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~376 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (32 min, 49% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Ehrenberg West (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bierset (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 18% → 55%)
- 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 i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 86-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2084km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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