In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 1 minutes, completing the 1668km route in 19h 31min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 19h 31min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~270 kWh
- Distance: 1668km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
19h 31min |
19h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
2h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (16 min, 14% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (17 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 9:
Route 80 (10 min, 17% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lambro Sud (10 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 20% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 1-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1668km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 2h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~270 kWh vs ~276 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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