In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 109 minutes, completing the 1670km route in 19h 23min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 19h 23min (109 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~281 kWh
- Distance: 1670km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
| Travel time |
19h 23min |
21h 12min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
3h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~304 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (13 min, 54% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (16 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Galbusera Tre Marie (18 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Bern
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 30% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Lapovo sever (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Gonars Nord (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Scaligera Nord (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Free To X Villoresi Est (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Metropark (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Restaurant 2050 (10 min, 16% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 109-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 1670km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 3h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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