In our Bratislava to Tallinn EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 5 minutes, completing the 1599km route in 20h 3min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20's 380km range doesn't beat the Renault 5 E-Tech 150's 330km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 20h 3min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1599km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
20h 8min |
20h 3min |
| Charging time: |
2h 25min |
2h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~288 kWh |
~288 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 24% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (10 min, 28% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Zajazd Plan (11 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 21% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Neste (10 min, 26% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (11 min, 22% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Rimi Niidu (12 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (12 min, 21% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Zajazd Plan (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (32 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Rimi Niidu (12 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 5-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 1599km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 2h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~252 kWh vs ~269 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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