In our Berlin to Athens EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 7 minutes, completing the 2345km route in 26h 21min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 26h 21min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 23min
- Energy: ~395 kWh
- Distance: 2345km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
26h 21min |
26h 28min |
| Charging time: |
3h 23min |
3h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~422 kWh |
~419 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 48% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Backa Topola jug (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 9:
OMV (10 min, 20% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Park Hotel Polykastro (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Skotina dir Athen (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Shell (21 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 41% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Bory Mall (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
OMV smer Beograd (18 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Makpetrol (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Korinos dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Skotina dir Athen (15 min, 33% → 71%)
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Stop 15:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Atalanti Süd (11 min, 19% → 53%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 7-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2345km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 23min vs 3h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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