In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Aiways U5 by 124 minutes, completing the 3151km route in 38h 17min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 19 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 38h 17min (124 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 5h 23min
- Energy: ~531 kWh
- Distance: 3151km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
| Travel time |
40h 21min |
38h 17min |
| Charging time: |
6h 56min |
5h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
24 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~567 kWh |
~567 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar (10 min, 51% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (23 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (15 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
Tesina Sud (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 17:
Petrol (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 19:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
OMV Martinci (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 21:
JP Putevi Srbije (55 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 22:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (31 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 23:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 24:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (15 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (17 min, 14% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (24 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Tesina Sud (14 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 11% → 26%)
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Stop 13:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 17:
JP Putevi Srbije (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 18:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (29 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 19:
Kaufland (44 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 124-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 3151km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 23min vs 6h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~531 kWh vs ~591 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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