In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 126 minutes, completing the 1621km route in 15h 52min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 3 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 15h 52min (126 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~272 kWh
- Distance: 1621km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
15h 52min |
17h 58min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~293 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
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 46% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (11 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
D-1 Autopark (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (15 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Gazprom (28 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 126-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1621km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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