In our London to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 61 minutes, completing the 2448km route in 26h 47min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 26h 47min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 50min
- Energy: ~396 kWh
- Distance: 2448km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
26h 47min |
27h 48min |
| Charging time: |
2h 50min |
3h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~441 kWh |
~441 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tienbaan (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
E-Maxx Ladepark (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
EWE Go McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (33 min, 14% → 85%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 19% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Diksmuidestraat (10 min, 24% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 30% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (11 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Medenbach West (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 13:
Odmorište Babina Greda Jug (17 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 14:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 11% → 72%)
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Stop 16:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 61-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2448km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 50min vs 3h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~396 kWh vs ~446 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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