In our Brussels to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 17 minutes, completing the 2032km route in 22h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 22h 13min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 41min
- Energy: ~342 kWh
- Distance: 2032km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
22h 13min |
22h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 41min |
2h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~366 kWh |
~366 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (10 min, 24% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY McDonald's (14 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire des Groies (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Autovía de Castilla (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (12 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire des Groies (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 17-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2032km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 41min vs 2h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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