In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 28 minutes, completing the 2174km route in 22h 18min. The key advantage? 2 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 BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 22h 18min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~374 kWh
- Distance: 2174km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
22h 46min |
22h 18min |
| Charging time: |
2h 15min |
1h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~389 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 (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (10 min, 18% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (11 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Keskastel Est (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (15 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Paris
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Keskastel Est (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 28-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 2174km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 2h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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