In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 17 minutes, completing the 1657km route in 17h 53min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 17h 53min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~350 kWh
- Distance: 1657km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
18h 10min |
17h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~297 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 37% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (14 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (26 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 17-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 1657km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 1h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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