Which is faster from Madrid to Sofia: BMW iX1 eDrive20 or Skoda ENYAQ 85?

The Skoda ENYAQ 85 is faster, arriving 26 minutes sooner with 14 charging stops compared to 18 for the BMW iX1 eDrive20.

How many charging stops does the Skoda ENYAQ 85 need from Madrid to Sofia?

The Skoda ENYAQ 85 needs 14 charging stops to complete the 2947km route from Madrid to Sofia, with a total travel time of 32h 41m.

What is the total travel time from Madrid to Sofia in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Skoda ENYAQ 85 completes the 2947km route in 32h 41m, while the BMW iX1 eDrive20 takes 33h 7m.

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BMW iX1 eDrive20 vs Skoda ENYAQ 85: Madrid to Sofia

Which EV is faster on the 2947km route? <strong>Skoda ENYAQ 85</strong> wins by 26 minutes with 14 charging stops.

In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the Skoda ENYAQ 85 beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 26 minutes, completing the 2947km route in 32h 41min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Skoda ENYAQ 85 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Sofia → Madrid

Winner

Skoda ENYAQ 85

Total time: 32h 41min (26 min faster)
Charging stops: 14
Charging time: 3h 59min
Energy: ~516 kWh
Distance: 2947km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW iX1 eDrive20	Skoda ENYAQ 85
Travel time	33h 7min	32h 41min
Charging time:	4h 27min	3h 59min
Charging stops:	18	14
Energy used	~530 kWh	~526 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: Calle Gaspar Torrente (15 min, 12% → 57%)
Stop 2: IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 3: IONITY Mas de la Sala (17 min, 14% → 61%)
Stop 4: Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 5: Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 6: Aire de l'Arc (24 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 7: Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 8: Area di Servizio Stura Est (23 min, 10% → 71%)
Stop 9: Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 10: Tesina Sud (14 min, 14% → 52%)
Stop 11: Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 12: Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 11% → 26%)
Stop 13: Petrol (11 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 14: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 15: Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 16: OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 17: JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 67%)
Stop 18: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 57%)
Arrival: Sofia

Skoda ENYAQ 85 Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 41% → 62%)
Stop 2: IONITY Vila Sana (21 min, 11% → 62%)
Stop 3: ANDGO (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 4: Aire de Loupian (26 min, 10% → 69%)
Stop 5: IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (12 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 6: Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 7: Area di Servizio Stura Est (19 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 8: Monte Alto Sud (12 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 9: Vega (23 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 10: Petrol (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 11: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (33 min, 10% → 76%)
Stop 12: OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 13: JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 13% → 57%)
Stop 14: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 48%)
Arrival: Sofia

Why the Skoda ENYAQ 85 Won

The Skoda ENYAQ 85 achieved a 26-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2947km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 59min vs 4h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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