In our Athens to Helsinki EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 35 minutes, completing the 3211km route in 42h 15min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 17 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 42h 15min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 5h 15min
- Energy: ~541 kWh
- Distance: 3211km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
42h 15min |
42h 50min |
| Charging time: |
5h 15min |
5h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~578 kWh |
~579 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 (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Shell MOP East (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
Biedronka Fabryczna (30 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Rudniki Południe (29 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Neste (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
Neste (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
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 (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
KFC (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 24% → 65%)
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Stop 18:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 20:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 21:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 35-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3211km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 15min vs 5h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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