In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 31 minutes, completing the 2081km route in 22h 0min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 22h 0min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~336 kWh
- Distance: 2081km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
22h 0min |
22h 31min |
| Charging time: |
2h 9min |
2h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~374 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
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (14 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 31-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2081km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 9min vs 2h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~336 kWh vs ~344 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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