In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the smart #1 Pro by 27 minutes, completing the 3018km route in 34h 28min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 17 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 34h 28min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 20min
- Energy: ~488 kWh
- Distance: 3018km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
34h 28min |
34h 55min |
| Charging time: |
3h 20min |
3h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~543 kWh |
~543 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
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 50% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (18 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (11 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 16:
Moto Toddington Northbound (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 15% → 80%)
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Stop 19:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 27-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 3018km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 20min vs 3h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~488 kWh vs ~591 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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