In our Prague to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 36 minutes, completing the 2686km route in 28h 58min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 28h 58min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 55min
- Energy: ~452 kWh
- Distance: 2686km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
28h 58min |
29h 34min |
| Charging time: |
3h 55min |
4h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~483 kWh |
~485 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohaus Rieger (12 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Bonfelder Straße (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Renchtal West (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Glanon (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super U (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Autovía de Castilla (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohof Schwabach West (14 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
24-ARAL Autohof (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Renchtal West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Dole Romange (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (45 min, 11% → 87%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (13 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
Area El Canto (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Turismo (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 18:
Avenida Marechal Craveiro Lopes (10 min, 16% → 29%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 36-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2686km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 55min vs 4h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~452 kWh vs ~490 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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