In our Paris to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 12 minutes, completing the 1724km route in 18h 46min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 18h 46min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 16min
- Energy: ~290 kWh
- Distance: 1724km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
18h 46min |
18h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
2h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~310 kWh |
~310 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (10 min, 27% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies (13 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Estación de servicio Villaquirán (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Parking Calle Miravete (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (12 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Area El Canto (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 12-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1724km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 16min vs 2h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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