In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 49 minutes, completing the 2162km route in 23h 17min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 23h 17min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 34min
- Energy: ~350 kWh
- Distance: 2162km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 17min |
24h 6min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
3h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (12 min, 21% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Lidl (15 min, 12% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (34 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 19% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (10 min, 35% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (17 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Gruibingen Süd (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Lidl (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 49-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2162km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 34min vs 3h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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