In our Bern to Oslo EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 15 minutes, completing the 1775km route in 20h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 20h 34min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 15min
- Energy: ~299 kWh
- Distance: 1775km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
20h 34min |
20h 49min |
| Charging time: |
2h 15min |
2h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~320 kWh |
~320 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (15 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Reinhardshain Süd (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Mer Rosi's Autohof (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Hannover-Wülferode Ost (10 min, 13% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Schaapskaben (14 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King (13 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Barbecue barn (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Importgatan (17 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Rudolf-Diesel-Straße (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Mer Rosi's Autohof (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Rastanlage Wolfsgrund Ost (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Selgros Öjendorf (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Importgatan (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 15-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1775km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 15min vs 2h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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