In our Athens to Bern EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 22 minutes, completing the 2373km route in 27h 25min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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: 27h 25min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 32min
- Energy: ~400 kWh
- Distance: 2373km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 25min |
27h 47min |
| Charging time: |
3h 32min |
3h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~427 kWh |
~428 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% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Petrol (16 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Via Sumatra (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Bern
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 (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Barje Sever (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Via Sumatra (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 22-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2373km 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 3h 32min vs 3h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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