In our Athens to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 38 minutes, completing the 3797km route in 50h 49min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 21 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 50h 49min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 21
- Charging time: 5h 36min
- Energy: ~639 kWh
- Distance: 3797km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
50h 49min |
51h 27min |
| Charging time: |
5h 36min |
6h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
24 |
| Energy used |
~683 kWh |
~681 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SEA Amfilochia (19 min, 16% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Rruga Skënderbeu (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Electrip Le Colonne Settore D4 (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Battaglia Est (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Hotel Eden (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Piceno Est (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
San Martino Est (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Super-U (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
Autovía de Castilla (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 21:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SEA Amvrakia dir Ioannina (39 min, 11% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Rruga Skënderbeu (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Electrip Le Colonne Settore D4 (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Battaglia Est (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Hotel Eden (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Piceno Est (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY KFC (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
La Pioppa Est (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Roadhouse (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (19 min, 13% → 66%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Super-U (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 20:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 21:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 22:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 24:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 38-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3797km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 21 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 36min vs 6h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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