In our Oslo to London EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 14 minutes, completing the 1804km route in 22h 0min. 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 22h 0min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 16min
- Energy: ~304 kWh
- Distance: 1804km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
22h 0min |
22h 14min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
2h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~325 kWh |
~325 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 (16 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: London
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:
Supercharger Eurotunnel (18 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 14-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1804km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 16min vs 2h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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