In our Lisbon to London EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 26 minutes, completing the 2160km route in 24h 24min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 24h 24min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 0min
- Energy: ~364 kWh
- Distance: 2160km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
24h 24min |
24h 50min |
| Charging time: |
3h 0min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 36% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (16 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: London
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (14 min, 30% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Estación de servicio Villaquirán (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saugon Est (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Relais de la Ronde (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Jardiland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Les Viviers Canger (15 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (18 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 26-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2160km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 0min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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