In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 49 minutes, completing the 2116km route in 25h 53min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 25h 53min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 40min
- Energy: ~342 kWh
- Distance: 2116km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
25h 53min |
26h 42min |
| Charging time: |
2h 40min |
3h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~380 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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (12 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (15 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (12 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (26 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (30 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Riga
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% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 49-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2116km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 40min vs 3h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~342 kWh vs ~350 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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