In our Zagreb to Dublin EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 143 minutes, completing the 2224km route in 24h 42min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 6 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 24h 42min (143 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~373 kWh
- Distance: 2224km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
24h 42min |
27h 5min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
3h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~400 kWh |
~402 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 11% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
JBC (10 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Village Hotel (13 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 17%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hofer (11 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Oostendse Baan (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 13% → 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 iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 143-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2224km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 3h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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