In our Sofia to Berlin EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 36 minutes, completing the 1617km route in 17h 41min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the BMW iX1 eDrive20's 380km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 17h 41min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 22min
- Energy: ~272 kWh
- Distance: 1617km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
| Travel time |
18h 17min |
17h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 58min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~291 kWh |
~291 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 53% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
OC Karlov (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Berlin
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 54% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (17 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 36-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1617km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 22min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~272 kWh vs ~357 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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