In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 62 minutes, completing the 2174km route in 22h 46min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 22h 46min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 15min
- Energy: ~351 kWh
- Distance: 2174km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
22h 46min |
23h 48min |
| Charging time: |
2h 15min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 55% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (31 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eisentratten (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Smatrics Lidl (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Autohof Seligweiler (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Keskastel Est (29 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 62-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2174km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 15min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~351 kWh vs ~481 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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