In our Rome to Oslo EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 17 minutes, completing the 2436km route in 29h 16min. The key advantage? 3 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 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 29h 16min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 19min
- Energy: ~410 kWh
- Distance: 2436km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
29h 16min |
29h 33min |
| Charging time: |
3h 19min |
3h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~438 kWh |
~439 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (15 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Hecht Einrichtungen (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Autohof (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
Burger King (13 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Circle K Kongevejen (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Importgatan (17 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 15:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Renault 4 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 (10 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Paganella Est (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Hofer (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Restaurant Gut Rettenberg am Golfplatz (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Langenbruck A9 (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Frankenwald Ost (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's - Autohof Brück (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Burger King (14 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Importgatan (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 18:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 17-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2436km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 19min vs 3h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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