In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 58 minutes, completing the 1627km route in 17h 55min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the BMW iX1 eDrive20's 380km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 17h 55min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~274 kWh
- Distance: 1627km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
| Travel time |
18h 53min |
17h 55min |
| Charging time: |
3h 39min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~292 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bahnhof Neustadt (14 min, 47% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (10 min, 11% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (34 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
OMV smer Beograd (71 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 48% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (55 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 58-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1627km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 3h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~274 kWh vs ~359 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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