In our Zagreb to Madrid EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 14 minutes, completing the 2156km route in 23h 53min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 23h 53min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 5min
- Energy: ~363 kWh
- Distance: 2156km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 53min |
24h 7min |
| Charging time: |
3h 5min |
3h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~388 kWh |
~388 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 54% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (13 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (24 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (20 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Cambarette Nord (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gasparets (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (20 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 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:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Italiana Petroli Monte Alto Nord (25 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 (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 14-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2156km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 5min vs 3h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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