In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 56 minutes, completing the 2162km route in 23h 17min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 34min
- Energy: ~350 kWh
- Distance: 2162km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 17min |
24h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
3h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~391 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (22 min, 17% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Sindelfinger Wald (10 min, 14% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Hofoldinger Forst Süd (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Lidl (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 56-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR 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 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~350 kWh vs ~478 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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