In our Vilnius to Dublin EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 191 minutes, completing the 2697km route in 29h 25min. The key advantage? 13 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 8 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 29h 25min (191 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~452 kWh
- Distance: 2697km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
29h 25min |
32h 36min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
4h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~485 kWh |
~487 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 17% → 66%)
-
Stop 2:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 11% → 62%)
-
Stop 3:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 65%)
-
Stop 4:
Gütersloh Nord (10 min, 10% → 56%)
-
Stop 5:
Fastned De Beerze (14 min, 14% → 75%)
-
Stop 6:
IONITY Village Hotel (13 min, 10% → 77%)
-
Stop 7:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 17%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (13 min, 30% → 64%)
-
Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 29%)
-
Stop 3:
Shell (10 min, 19% → 49%)
-
Stop 4:
MOP Bolimów (16 min, 12% → 59%)
-
Stop 5:
MOP Osiecza (10 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 6:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 7:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 8:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 10:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 11:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 12:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 13:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 15:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
-
Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 20:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 21:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 15% → 31%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 191-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2697km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 28min vs 4h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons