In our Budapest to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 ties with the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge, completing the 769km route in 8h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 8h 30min (0 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~130 kWh
- Distance: 769km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
8h 30min |
8h 30min |
| Charging time: |
1h 16min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~138 kWh |
~139 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 12% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV smer Beograd (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
All vehicles completed this route in the same time, making it a tie.
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