In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 23 minutes, completing the 2265km route in 27h 58min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 27h 58min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 19min
- Energy: ~381 kWh
- Distance: 2265km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 58min |
28h 21min |
| Charging time: |
3h 19min |
3h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~408 kWh |
~409 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 23% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Jardiland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Les Viviers Canger (15 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 15% → 31%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 23-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2265km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 19min vs 3h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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