In our Dublin to Rome EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 152 minutes, completing the 2314km route in 27h 21min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 6 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 27h 21min (152 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~388 kWh
- Distance: 2314km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 21min |
29h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~417 kWh |
~418 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Moto Toddington Southbound (10 min, 18% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 44% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (10 min, 22% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire du Haut Koenigsbourg (10 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud (11 min, 18% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Cantagallo Ovest (14 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 54% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Moto Toddington Southbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Maidstone (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Rely (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Rastplatz Amsteg (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
GOFAST Swissminiatur (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Secchia Ovest (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 152-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2314km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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