In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 29 minutes, completing the 1295km route in 13h 18min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 13h 18min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~223 kWh
- Distance: 1295km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
13h 47min |
13h 18min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (10 min, 46% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (52 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Győr (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 29-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 1295km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 28min vs 1h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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