In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 74 minutes, completing the 3517km route in 37h 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: 37h 28min (74 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 51min
- Energy: ~569 kWh
- Distance: 3517km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
| Travel time |
37h 28min |
38h 42min |
| Charging time: |
3h 51min |
5h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~633 kWh |
~632 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 (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (15 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Cittadella dello Sport (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Parking Calle Miravete (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Cepsa (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (17 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (16 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (24 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Super-U (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
Autovía de Castilla (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 20:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 74-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 3517km 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 51min vs 5h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~569 kWh vs ~592 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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