In our Amsterdam to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 20 minutes, completing the 2221km route in 24h 31min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 24h 31min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 58min
- Energy: ~374 kWh
- Distance: 2221km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
24h 31min |
24h 51min |
| Charging time: |
2h 58min |
3h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~400 kWh |
~400 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Novotel Lille Aéroport (14 min, 20% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Bauer Paris Occasion (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire des Groies (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Autovía de Castilla (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Novotel Lille Aéroport (19 min, 12% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Bauer Paris Occasion (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire des Groies (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 20-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2221km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 58min vs 3h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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