In our Sofia to Oslo EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 67 minutes, completing the 2607km route in 31h 45min. 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: 31h 45min (67 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 52min
- Energy: ~439 kWh
- Distance: 2607km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
MG MG4 64kWh |
| Travel time |
31h 45min |
32h 52min |
| Charging time: |
3h 52min |
4h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~469 kWh |
~470 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 54% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Am Kahlberg Ost (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Burger King (13 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Barbecue barn (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Importgatan (17 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Oslo
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 Zemun Park (17 min, 28% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
BS Gazprom (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Győr (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
OC Karlov (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
E.ON Naháč (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Redoil (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Shell Tankstelle Hohenzollerndamm (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 17:
Burger King (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 18:
Fastned Barbecue barn (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 21:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 22:
Shell Svinesundparken (11 min, 12% → 46%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 67-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2607km 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 3h 52min vs 4h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~439 kWh vs ~442 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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