In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 111 minutes, completing the 3506km route in 37h 44min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 18 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 37h 44min (111 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 3h 58min
- Energy: ~567 kWh
- Distance: 3506km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
37h 44min |
39h 35min |
| Charging time: |
3h 58min |
5h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~631 kWh |
~631 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 41% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Super-U (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Loupian (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Arc (16 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
Monte Alto Sud (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 17:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 18:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 39% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Resort El Montico (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Area El Canto (10 min, 15% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Super-U (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (12 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Conioli Sud (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Monte Alto Sud (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
Vega (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
Barje Jug (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 20:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 21:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 22:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 111-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3506km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 58min vs 5h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~567 kWh vs ~775 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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