In our Athens to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 9 minutes, completing the 792km route in 8h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 8h 40min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 24min
- Energy: ~167 kWh
- Distance: 792km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
8h 49min |
8h 40min |
| Charging time: |
32min |
24min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~143 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 47% → 71%)
-
Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (11 min, 11% → 55%)
-
Stop 3:
FINES (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 2:
FINES (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 9-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 792km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 24min vs 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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