In our Rome to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 13 minutes, completing the 2514km route in 27h 28min. 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 15 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 27h 28min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 34min
- Energy: ~423 kWh
- Distance: 2514km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 28min |
27h 41min |
| Charging time: |
3h 34min |
3h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~453 kWh |
~452 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:
Magra Est (10 min, 11% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (12 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Hyper U (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super-U (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Autovía de Castilla (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 15:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 27% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (12 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (19 min, 13% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Super-U (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 13-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2514km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 34min vs 3h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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