In our Stockholm to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 46 minutes, completing the 2662km route in 31h 31min. 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 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 31h 31min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 27min
- Energy: ~430 kWh
- Distance: 2662km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
31h 31min |
32h 17min |
| Charging time: |
3h 27min |
4h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~479 kWh |
~480 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 27% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Burger King (10 min, 34% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (10 min, 19% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 29% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Radeburger Straße (16 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 12:
OMV smer Beograd (52 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Burger King (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bábolna (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 14:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 15:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 46-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2662km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 27min vs 4h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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