In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 17 minutes, completing the 2471km route in 27h 25min. 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 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 27h 25min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 29min
- Energy: ~416 kWh
- Distance: 2471km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
| Travel time |
27h 42min |
27h 25min |
| Charging time: |
3h 47min |
3h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~445 kWh |
~445 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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:
Italiana Petroli 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% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (26 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gasparets (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (20 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 17-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2471km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 29min vs 3h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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