In our Zagreb to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 183 minutes, completing the 2718km route in 27h 15min. The key advantage? 12 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 7 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 27h 15min (183 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 22min
- Energy: ~456 kWh
- Distance: 2718km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 15min |
30h 18min |
| Charging time: |
1h 22min |
4h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~489 kWh |
~493 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 46% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Gigean Nord (14 min, 13% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (15 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Area El Canto (10 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Cepsa (13 min, 22% → 80%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (13 min, 49% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Bazzera Nord (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Italiana Petroli Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Aire du Comminges Ouest - Toulouse (31 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Hastingues Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 18% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 183-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2718km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 22min vs 4h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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