In our Sofia to Copenhagen EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 21 minutes, completing the 2050km route in 23h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 23h 24min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 50min
- Energy: ~433 kWh
- Distance: 2050km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
23h 45min |
23h 24min |
| Charging time: |
2h 10min |
1h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~369 kWh |
~369 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 (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Ladná směr Brno (17 min, 12% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Esso Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Ladná směr Brno (15 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Esso Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 21% → 55%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 21-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 2050km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 50min vs 2h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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