In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 53 minutes, completing the 2934km route in 31h 53min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 14 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 31h 53min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 13min
- Energy: ~474 kWh
- Distance: 2934km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
31h 53min |
32h 46min |
| Charging time: |
3h 13min |
4h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
17 |
| 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
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 52% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Supernova Rudnik (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (15 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 53-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2934km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 13min vs 4h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~474 kWh vs ~485 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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