In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 11 minutes, completing the 2334km route in 29h 3min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 29h 3min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 24min
- Energy: ~393 kWh
- Distance: 2334km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
29h 3min |
29h 14min |
| Charging time: |
3h 24min |
3h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~420 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 31% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (15 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (20 min, 11% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Champ Roland (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (12 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (21 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Champ Roland (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 11-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2334km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 24min vs 3h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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