In our Vienna to Bucharest EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 ties with the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge, completing the 1064km route in 12h 12min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 12h 12min (0 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~179 kWh
- Distance: 1064km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
12h 12min |
12h 12min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~192 kWh |
~191 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 23% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (20 min, 17% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
All vehicles completed this route in the same time, making it a tie.
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