In our Bucharest to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 27 minutes, completing the 3714km route in 43h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 21 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 43h 49min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 21
- Charging time: 6h 6min
- Energy: ~626 kWh
- Distance: 3714km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
43h 49min |
44h 16min |
| Charging time: |
6h 6min |
6h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~669 kWh |
~670 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (10 min, 32% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (49 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (16 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (24 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Super-U (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
Autovía de Castilla (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 21:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (20 min, 27% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (51 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (25 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 13:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Super-U (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 19:
Autovía de Castilla (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 20:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 22:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (19 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 27-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3714km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 21 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 6min vs 6h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~626 kWh vs ~677 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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