In our Madrid to Vienna EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 8 minutes, completing the 2301km route in 25h 50min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 25h 50min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 4min
- Energy: ~388 kWh
- Distance: 2301km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
25h 50min |
25h 58min |
| Charging time: |
3h 4min |
3h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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 (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Livron (15 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 12% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Wileroltigen (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
ABB Research (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
JET Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Vienna
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (23 min, 22% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (17 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Livron (15 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Wileroltigen (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Affenkasten Imbiss Take Away (13 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Tankstelle Hagstraße (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (11 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Motel Schlafraum (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 8-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2301km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 4min vs 3h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~388 kWh vs ~420 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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