In our Oslo to Bucharest EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 68 minutes, completing the 2665km route in 31h 58min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 13 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 31h 58min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 43min
- Energy: ~431 kWh
- Distance: 2665km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
31h 58min |
33h 6min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
3h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~480 kWh |
~480 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (11 min, 27% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle Radeburger Straße (16 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
OMV DN69 (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Kongevejen (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (10 min, 20% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 20% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Kardausova DC (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
OC Karlov (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 15:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 17:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 18:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 68-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2665km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 43min vs 3h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~431 kWh vs ~486 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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