In our Sofia to Prague EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 33 minutes, completing the 1286km route in 13h 17min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 13h 17min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~208 kWh
- Distance: 1286km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
13h 17min |
13h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 18min |
1h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~231 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 (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
B.C.S. (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Prague
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Pávov Sever (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 33-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1286km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 1h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~208 kWh vs ~213 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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