In our Sofia to Zagreb EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 14 minutes, completing the 787km route in 8h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 8h 11min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 27min
- Energy: ~135 kWh
- Distance: 787km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
8h 25min |
8h 11min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
27min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 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 A1 (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 14-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 787km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 27min vs 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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