In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 70 minutes, completing the 2174km route in 23h 36min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 23h 36min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 5min
- Energy: ~366 kWh
- Distance: 2174km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
MG MG4 64kWh |
| Travel time |
23h 36min |
24h 46min |
| Charging time: |
3h 5min |
3h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (13 min, 54% → 77%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 61%)
-
Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 68%)
-
Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (17 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (16 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 6:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (11 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 7:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (13 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 8:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (17 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 9:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (18 min, 10% → 61%)
-
Stop 10:
Aire de Keskastel Est (19 min, 10% → 64%)
-
Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (22 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Paris
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 46% → 76%)
-
Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 3:
OMV Dobrinci (20 min, 18% → 60%)
-
Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (32 min, 10% → 77%)
-
Stop 5:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 6:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 7:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 14% → 44%)
-
Stop 8:
IONITY Eisentratten (12 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 9:
Smatrics Lidl (10 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (13 min, 12% → 50%)
-
Stop 11:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (10 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 13:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (10 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 14:
IONITY Super U (10 min, 11% → 42%)
-
Stop 15:
McDonald's (21 min, 10% → 64%)
-
Stop 16:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (10 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 17:
IONITY Aire de Gueux (15 min, 15% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 70-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2174km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 5min vs 3h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~366 kWh vs ~368 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons