Which is faster from Sofia to London: BMW iX1 eDrive20 or Kia Niro EV?

The BMW iX1 eDrive20 is faster, arriving 74 minutes sooner with 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the Kia Niro EV.

How many charging stops does the BMW iX1 eDrive20 need from Sofia to London?

The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs 15 charging stops to complete the 2446km route from Sofia to London, with a total travel time of 26h 59m.

What is the total travel time from Sofia to London in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The BMW iX1 eDrive20 completes the 2446km route in 26h 59m, while the Kia Niro EV takes 28h 13m.

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BMW iX1 eDrive20 vs Kia Niro EV: Sofia to London

Which EV is faster on the 2446km route? <strong>BMW iX1 eDrive20</strong> wins by 74 minutes with 15 charging stops.

In our Sofia to London EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the Kia Niro EV by 74 minutes, completing the 2446km route in 26h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: London → Sofia

Winner

BMW iX1 eDrive20

Total time: 26h 59min (74 min faster)
Charging stops: 15
Charging time: 3h 22min
Energy: ~412 kWh
Distance: 2446km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW iX1 eDrive20	Kia Niro EV
Travel time	26h 59min	28h 13min
Charging time:	3h 22min	4h 40min
Charging stops:	15	16
Energy used	~440 kWh	~440 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (13 min, 54% → 77%)
Stop 2: OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 3: Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 4: Emmezeta Jankomir (16 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 5: Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 6: Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 7: Aigner Powerful Logistics (16 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 8: Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 9: Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 10: Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 11: TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 12: Frechen Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 13: Total Zolder Noord (12 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 14: Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 15: Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (16 min, 10% → 57%)
Arrival: London

Kia Niro EV Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (14 min, 55% → 75%)
Stop 2: OMV A1 (24 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 3: Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 67%)
Stop 4: Emmezeta Jankomir (22 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 5: Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (14 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 6: Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 7: Aigner Powerful Logistics (22 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 8: Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (20 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 9: Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 10: Shell Tankstelle (22 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 11: Raststätte Epgert (15 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 12: IONITY Aachener Land Nord (16 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 13: JBC (10 min, 10% → 32%)
Stop 14: Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 15: Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 30%)
Stop 16: IONITY Channel Gateway (12 min, 12% → 38%)
Arrival: London

Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won

The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 74-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2446km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 22min vs 4h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~412 kWh vs ~423 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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BMW iX1 eDrive20 vs Kia Niro EV: Sofia to London

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