In our Belgrade to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 9 minutes, completing the 391km route in 3h 52min. 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 0 charging stops compared to 1 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 3h 52min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 0
- Charging time: 0min
- Energy: ~83 kWh
- Distance: 391km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
4h 1min |
3h 52min |
| Charging time: |
10min |
0min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
0 |
| Energy used |
~70 kWh |
~70 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (10 min, 43% → 59%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
- Charging stop details available in interactive view below
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 9-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 391km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 0 stops vs 1 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 0min vs 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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