In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 24 minutes, completing the 2612km route in 31h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 31h 5min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 55min
- Energy: ~422 kWh
- Distance: 2612km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
| Travel time |
31h 29min |
31h 5min |
| Charging time: |
3h 48min |
2h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~470 kWh |
~470 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 32% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Væggerløsevej (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
SachsenEnergie City Center (15 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Bělčice (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
OMV smer Beograd (45 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco Hypermarket Aventin Shopping (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (22 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 11:
Ledi MS (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 24-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2612km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 55min vs 3h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~422 kWh vs ~483 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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