In our Ljubljana to Bucharest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 8 minutes, completing the 1130km route in 15h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20's 380km range doesn't beat the Renault 5 E-Tech 150's 330km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 15h 30min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 7min
- Energy: ~178 kWh
- Distance: 1130km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
15h 38min |
15h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 9min |
2h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~203 kWh |
~203 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Ljubljana (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Starine south (Novo Mesto - Krško) (10 min, 80% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (29 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (44 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Ljubljana (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (25 min, 53% → 99%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (39 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 8-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 1130km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 7min vs 2h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~178 kWh vs ~190 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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