In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Kia Niro EV by 164 minutes, completing the 3018km route in 34h 28min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 17 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 34h 28min (164 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 20min
- Energy: ~488 kWh
- Distance: 3018km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Kia Niro EV |
| Travel time |
34h 28min |
37h 12min |
| Charging time: |
3h 20min |
6h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~543 kWh |
~542 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 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Turmöl Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Im Gewerbepark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (17 min, 14% → 70%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (16 min, 17% → 70%)
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Stop 17:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (14 min, 55% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
JBC (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (36 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 19:
Port of Holyhead (20 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 164-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 3018km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 20min vs 6h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~488 kWh vs ~522 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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