In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 31 minutes, completing the 1671km route in 18h 52min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 18h 52min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~270 kWh
- Distance: 1671km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
18h 52min |
19h 23min |
| Charging time: |
1h 41min |
2h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 57% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (13 min, 18% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 52% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (17 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Scaligera Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (14 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 31-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1671km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 2h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~270 kWh vs ~276 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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