In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 19 minutes, completing the 2081km route in 21h 41min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 21h 41min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 6min
- Energy: ~358 kWh
- Distance: 2081km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
22h 0min |
21h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 9min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~373 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
E-Maxx Ladepark (11 min, 19% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (10 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 39% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (28 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 19-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 2081km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 6min vs 2h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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