In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 15 minutes, completing the 1295km route in 13h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 13h 47min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~209 kWh
- Distance: 1295km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
13h 47min |
14h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
1h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| 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
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 28% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bábolna (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 15-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1295km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~209 kWh vs ~214 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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