In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 11 minutes, completing the 1926km route in 21h 27min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 21h 27min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 38min
- Energy: ~324 kWh
- Distance: 1926km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
| Travel time |
21h 38min |
21h 27min |
| Charging time: |
2h 45min |
2h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 27% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (11 min, 27% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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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 (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (20 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Cambarette Nord (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ariza Norte (20 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 11-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1926km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 38min vs 2h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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