In our Athens to Berlin EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 28 minutes, completing the 2316km route in 25h 42min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 25h 42min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 38min
- Energy: ~390 kWh
- Distance: 2316km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
25h 42min |
26h 10min |
| Charging time: |
3h 38min |
3h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~417 kWh |
~420 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 (33 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Zemun Park (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Páty Nord (17 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
OC Karlov (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Esso Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Berlin
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 (26 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Ledi MS (39 min, 21% → 89%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
OC Karlov (15 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Kardausova DC (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
SachsenEnergie City Center (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 28-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2316km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 38min vs 3h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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