In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 29 minutes, completing the 1626km route in 17h 29min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 17h 29min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~263 kWh
- Distance: 1626km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
17h 29min |
17h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~293 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 52% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco Hypermarket Aventin Shopping (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (52 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 46% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (11 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
D-1 Autopark (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (15 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Gazprom (28 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 29-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1626km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~263 kWh vs ~269 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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