In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 10 minutes, completing the 2174km route in 23h 36min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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: 23h 36min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 5min
- Energy: ~366 kWh
- Distance: 2174km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 36min |
23h 46min |
| Charging time: |
3h 5min |
3h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (13 min, 54% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Keskastel Est (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (22 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Paris
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (30 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eisentratten (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Smatrics Lidl (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Autohof Seligweiler (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Keskastel Est (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (23 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2174km 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 3h 5min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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