In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 16 minutes, completing the 763km route in 7h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 7h 55min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 29min
- Energy: ~131 kWh
- Distance: 763km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
8h 11min |
7h 55min |
| Charging time: |
45min |
29min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~137 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 Zemun Park (25 min, 11% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 16-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 763km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 29min vs 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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