In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 90 minutes, completing the 2504km route in 33h 17min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 14 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 33h 17min (90 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 8min
- Energy: ~405 kWh
- Distance: 2504km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
33h 17min |
34h 47min |
| Charging time: |
3h 8min |
4h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~453 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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (12 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (15 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (12 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (26 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (16 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 18% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 49% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Ledi MS (39 min, 21% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
KFC (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Shell (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland (27 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Circle K Purvciems (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Neste (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 90-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2504km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 8min vs 4h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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