In our Zagreb to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 13 minutes, completing the 786km route in 8h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 29min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 39min
- Energy: ~135 kWh
- Distance: 786km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
8h 42min |
8h 29min |
| Charging time: |
46min |
39min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~141 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 29% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (17 min, 17% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 13-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 786km 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 39min vs 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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