In our Oslo to Dublin EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 155 minutes, completing the 2373km route in 28h 22min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 7 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 28h 22min (155 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~398 kWh
- Distance: 2373km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
28h 22min |
30h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
3h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~427 kWh |
~428 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 13% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
JET Tankstelle Krempelsdorfer Allee (10 min, 13% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Autohof Osnabrück-Hafen (10 min, 16% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned De Beerze (12 min, 22% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Village Hotel (13 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 17%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Burger King (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
bft Willer (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Selgros Öjendorf (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Daisy's Diner (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 155-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2373km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 3h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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