In our Oslo to Dublin EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 6 minutes, completing the 2378km route in 30h 37min. 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 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 30h 37min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 21min
- Energy: ~401 kWh
- Distance: 2378km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
30h 37min |
30h 43min |
| Charging time: |
3h 21min |
3h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~428 kWh |
~428 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 21% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Selgros Öjendorf (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Daisy's Diner (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned De Beerze (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Kongevejen (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Selgros Öjendorf (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Daisy's Diner (13 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 17:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 6-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2378km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 21min vs 3h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~401 kWh vs ~434 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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