In our Sofia to Tallinn EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 85 minutes, completing the 2416km route in 30h 16min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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: 30h 16min (85 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 1min
- Energy: ~391 kWh
- Distance: 2416km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
30h 16min |
31h 41min |
| Charging time: |
3h 1min |
4h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~435 kWh |
~437 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 (16 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 18% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 49% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Ledi MS (39 min, 21% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
KFC (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 24% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Rimi Niidu (12 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 85-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2416km 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 3h 1min vs 4h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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