In our Warsaw to Dublin EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 19 minutes, completing the 2205km route in 26h 13min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 26h 13min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 6min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2205km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
26h 13min |
26h 32min |
| Charging time: |
3h 6min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~397 kWh |
~398 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned De Beerze (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 19-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2205km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 6min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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