In our Prague to Madrid EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 22 minutes, completing the 2216km route in 23h 54min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 23h 54min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 9min
- Energy: ~373 kWh
- Distance: 2216km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 54min |
24h 16min |
| Charging time: |
3h 9min |
3h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~399 kWh |
~399 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 (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (12 min, 16% → 51%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (14 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 22-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2216km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 9min vs 3h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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