In our Sofia to Oslo EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 73 minutes, completing the 2604km route in 30h 34min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 13 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 30h 34min (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 43min
- Energy: ~421 kWh
- Distance: 2604km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
30h 34min |
31h 47min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
3h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~469 kWh |
~469 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 Zemun Park (25 min, 11% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Ladná směr Brno (17 min, 12% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Esso Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Burger King (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
McDonald's (11 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Tradenvägen (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Oslo
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 55% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (36 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Základní škola (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Rasthof Berstetal (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Burger King (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Vikingagrillen (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 73-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2604km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 43min vs 3h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~421 kWh vs ~576 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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