In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 35 minutes, completing the 2079km route in 21h 30min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 21h 30min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 7min
- Energy: ~336 kWh
- Distance: 2079km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
21h 30min |
22h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 7min |
2h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~374 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% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
OBI Markt (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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 (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 35-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2079km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 7min vs 2h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~336 kWh vs ~344 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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