In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 86 minutes, completing the 3018km route in 34h 28min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 (86 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 20min
- Energy: ~488 kWh
- Distance: 3018km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
34h 28min |
35h 54min |
| Charging time: |
3h 20min |
4h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~543 kWh |
~544 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 55% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 86-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR 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 4h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~488 kWh vs ~667 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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