In our Oslo to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 55 minutes, completing the 2379km route in 29h 48min. 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 13 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 29h 48min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~385 kWh
- Distance: 2379km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
29h 48min |
30h 43min |
| Charging time: |
2h 29min |
3h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~428 kWh |
~428 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 27% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
bft Willer (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
REWE (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Autohof Ladbergen (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Greenpoint (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (17 min, 13% → 70%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (16 min, 17% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Selgros Öjendorf (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Daisy's Diner (13 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 17:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 55-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2379km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 3h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~385 kWh vs ~434 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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