In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 9 minutes, completing the 763km route in 8h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km range doesn't beat the BMW iX1 eDrive20's 380km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 8h 29min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 3min
- Energy: ~129 kWh
- Distance: 763km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 29min |
8h 38min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~140 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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%)
- Arrival: Budapest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 11% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Kecskemét északi (10 min, 34% → 57%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 9-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 763km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 3min vs 1h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~129 kWh vs ~134 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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