In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 7 minutes, completing the 2934km route in 31h 46min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 31h 46min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 8min
- Energy: ~619 kWh
- Distance: 2934km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
31h 53min |
31h 46min |
| Charging time: |
3h 13min |
3h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~528 kWh |
~527 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 (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
ANDGO (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 18% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (37 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Roadhouse (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 7-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 2934km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 8min vs 3h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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