In our Helsinki to Rome EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 7 minutes, completing the 2823km route in 35h 6min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 35h 6min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 9min
- Energy: ~475 kWh
- Distance: 2823km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
35h 6min |
35h 13min |
| Charging time: |
4h 9min |
4h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~508 kWh |
~508 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 22% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (25 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Fabryczna (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Górski (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Uniwar P1 (18 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Tankstelle Breitenleer Straße Ost (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
Ledra Ovest (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
Ristorante Goyo (14 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (32 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Fabryczna (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Górski (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Signalbau (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Shell (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Ehemaliger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Electra Pizza Plus (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Ledra Ovest (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 18:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 7-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2823km 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 9min vs 4h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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