In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 102 minutes, completing the 2929km route in 32h 48min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 16 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 32h 48min (102 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 21min
- Energy: ~493 kWh
- Distance: 2929km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
MG MG4 64kWh |
| Travel time |
32h 48min |
34h 30min |
| Charging time: |
4h 21min |
5h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~528 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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 (20 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Cambarette Nord (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gasparets (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Ariza Norte (20 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Madrid
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 46% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Dobrinci (20 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (32 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (14 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Castellaro Nord (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (13 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Vila Sana (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 20:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 21:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (23 min, 21% → 71%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 102-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2929km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 21min vs 5h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~493 kWh vs ~496 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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