In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 3 minutes, completing the 1624km route in 17h 55min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 17h 55min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~274 kWh
- Distance: 1624km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
17h 55min |
17h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 44min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~293 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
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 iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1624km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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