In our Rome to Helsinki EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 20 minutes, completing the 2818km route in 35h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 19 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 35h 19min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 13min
- Energy: ~475 kWh
- Distance: 2818km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
35h 19min |
35h 39min |
| Charging time: |
4h 13min |
4h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~507 kWh |
~507 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (13 min, 31% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Zajazd Plan (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Factory Annopol (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 21% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 18:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 19:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 24% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (14 min, 15% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Zajazd Plan (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Orlen Aleja Prymasa Tysiąclecia (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Kaufland (28 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 24% → 65%)
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Stop 18:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 20:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 21:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 20-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2818km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 13min vs 4h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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