In our Bucharest to Dublin EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 45 minutes, completing the 3112km route in 37h 4min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 21 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 37h 4min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 21
- Charging time: 4h 30min
- Energy: ~524 kWh
- Distance: 3112km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
37h 4min |
37h 49min |
| Charging time: |
4h 30min |
5h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
23 |
| Energy used |
~560 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (20 min, 15% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hadikgasse (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Hub Suben (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Frechen Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Total Zolder Noord (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 21:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (24 min, 15% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (26 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Hadikgasse (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Smatrics Hub Suben (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 18:
Maidstone services (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 20:
Birmingham Armada (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 22:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 23:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 45-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3112km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 21 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 30min vs 5h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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