In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD by 78 minutes, completing the 1621km route in 15h 52min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 3 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 15h 52min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~272 kWh
- Distance: 1621km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD |
| Travel time |
15h 52min |
17h 10min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
1h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~292 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OC Karlov (14 min, 17% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Ledi MS (16 min, 11% → 83%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Bělčice (12 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Agrotec (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 78-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD on this 1621km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 1h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~272 kWh vs ~285 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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