In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 14 minutes, completing the 1294km route in 13h 53min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20's 380km range doesn't beat the Renault 5 E-Tech 150's 330km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 13h 53min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~204 kWh
- Distance: 1294km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
14h 7min |
13h 53min |
| Charging time: |
2h 13min |
2h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bábolna (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Gazprom A1 (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 5:
OMV smer Beograd (52 min, 17% → 89%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (11 min, 23% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Győr (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 14-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 1294km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 2min vs 2h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~204 kWh vs ~218 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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