In our Riga to Paris EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 2 minutes, completing the 2083km route in 24h 50min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 24h 50min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 23min
- Energy: ~351 kWh
- Distance: 2083km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
24h 50min |
24h 52min |
| Charging time: |
3h 23min |
3h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~376 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 (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bierset (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (20 min, 10% → 65%)
- 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 iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 2-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2083km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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