In our Madrid to Vilnius EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 9 minutes, completing the 3338km route in 36h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 19 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 36h 20min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 56min
- Energy: ~562 kWh
- Distance: 3338km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
36h 20min |
36h 29min |
| Charging time: |
4h 56min |
5h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~601 kWh |
~600 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 (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Vémars Est (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Carrefour Valenciennes (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Autohaus König (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 16:
MOP Konarzewo (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Niesułków (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
Biedronka Głębocka (32 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 19:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (11 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Vémars Est (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Carrefour Valenciennes (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
MOP Koryta (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
MOP Konarzewo (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
MOP Lądek (10 min, 17% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Niesułków (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
Biedronka Fabryczna (41 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 20:
MOP Rudniki Południe (30 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 9-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3338km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 56min vs 5h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~562 kWh vs ~609 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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