In our Prague to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 187 minutes, completing the 2681km route in 26h 17min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 26h 17min (187 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~450 kWh
- Distance: 2681km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
26h 17min |
29h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 17min |
4h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~483 kWh |
~484 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 24% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Zone de trois Couronnes (10 min, 19% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 18% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Perigueux (14 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Area El Canto (10 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Cepsa (13 min, 22% → 80%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Oberpfälzer Alb Nord (10 min, 26% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
ATU (10 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Renchtal West (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Glanon (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (42 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super U (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 18:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 187-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2681km 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 17min vs 4h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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