In our Budapest to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 9 minutes, completing the 3050km route in 33h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 17 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 33h 17min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 27min
- Energy: ~514 kWh
- Distance: 3050km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
33h 17min |
33h 26min |
| Charging time: |
4h 27min |
4h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~549 kWh |
~550 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (10 min, 20% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Lopata North (Maribor - Ljubljana) (20 min, 19% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (24 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Super-U (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Autovía de Castilla (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (17 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Super-U (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 15:
Parking Calle Miravete (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 9-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3050km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 27min vs 4h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~514 kWh vs ~556 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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