In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 95 minutes, completing the 3021km route in 35h 36min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 20 charging stops compared to 25 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 35h 36min (95 min faster)
- Charging stops: 20
- Charging time: 4h 27min
- Energy: ~509 kWh
- Distance: 3021km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
MG MG4 64kWh |
| Travel time |
35h 36min |
37h 11min |
| Charging time: |
4h 27min |
5h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
25 |
| Energy used |
~544 kWh |
~544 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (13 min, 54% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Frechen Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Total Zolder Noord (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 46% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Dobrinci (20 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (32 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Vzhod (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Steiner-Bau (10 min, 18% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
EDEKA Hartmannsgruber Lagerhausstraße (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Mer McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Medenbach Ost (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 17:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 21:
Moto Toddington Northbound (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 24:
Port of Holyhead (23 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 25:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 95-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 3021km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 20 stops vs 25 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 27min vs 5h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~509 kWh vs ~512 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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