In our Budapest to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 206 minutes, completing the 3045km route in 30h 13min. The key advantage? 12 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 8 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 30h 13min (206 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~511 kWh
- Distance: 3045km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
30h 13min |
33h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
4h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~548 kWh |
~550 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 22% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Brescia Est (10 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 30% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (11 min, 20% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (15 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
Area El Canto (10 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Cepsa (13 min, 22% → 80%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (18 min, 12% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (12 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (19 min, 13% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Super-U (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 18:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 20:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 206-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3045km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 4h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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