In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 159 minutes, completing the 2296km route in 22h 33min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 6 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 22h 33min (159 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~385 kWh
- Distance: 2296km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
22h 33min |
25h 12min |
| Charging time: |
1h 1min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~416 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (10 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (11 min, 11% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce, Châtenay (10 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (10 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest, Labenne (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 13% → 51%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe, Hannover (14 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 159-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2296km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 1min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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