In our Madrid to Prague EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 21 minutes, completing the 2215km route in 23h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 23h 55min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 6min
- Energy: ~373 kWh
- Distance: 2215km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 55min |
24h 16min |
| Charging time: |
3h 6min |
3h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~399 kWh |
~399 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 (17 min, 11% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Super U (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Bois Guillerot (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Zone de trois Couronnes (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Mahlberg Ost (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
ATU (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Frankenhöhe Süd (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Shell Recharge Autohof Ursensollen (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Kladruby jih (11 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Super U (42 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 6:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Bois Guillerot (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Zone de trois Couronnes (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Mahlberg Ost (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
ATU (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Shell Recharge Autohof Ursensollen (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Kladruby jih (12 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 21-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2215km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 6min vs 3h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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