In our Sofia to Stockholm EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 80 minutes, completing the 2656km route in 31h 0min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 13 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 31h 0min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 46min
- Energy: ~429 kWh
- Distance: 2656km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
31h 0min |
32h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 46min |
4h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~478 kWh |
~478 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 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Ladná směr Brno (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Esso Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Burger King (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Barbecue barn (11 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Burger King (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
HPC OKQ8 Klinga (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Stockholm
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 49% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Am Kahlberg Ost (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Burger King (14 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Circle K Kongevejen (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Burger King (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
OKQ8 Liljekonvaljvägen (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Pål Jungs Hage Köpcentrum (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Stockholm
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 80-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2656km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 46min vs 4h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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