In our Athens to Amsterdam EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 29 minutes, completing the 2820km route in 30h 48min. 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 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 30h 48min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 10min
- Energy: ~475 kWh
- Distance: 2820km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
30h 48min |
31h 17min |
| Charging time: |
4h 10min |
4h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~508 kWh |
~508 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 42% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (15 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Emmezeta Jankomir (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Shell Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Rastplatz Helderloh (13 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (15 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (37 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Admira Center Aschaffenburg-Ost (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Nentershausen Ost (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Aral Tankstelle Bergische Landstraße (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
Fastned Carpool Arnhem-Noord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 29-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2820km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 10min vs 4h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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