In our Bern to Riga EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 56 minutes, completing the 1953km route in 21h 36min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 21h 36min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~328 kWh
- Distance: 1953km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
22h 32min |
21h 36min |
| Charging time: |
1h 50min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~352 kWh |
~351 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 19% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Münchberg Autohaus Hahn (10 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (12 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rogoziniec (16 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (25 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K (27 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 7:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Autohof Bitterfeld (10 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Rogoziniec (10 min, 14% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Północ (17 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 56-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 1953km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 1h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~328 kWh vs ~359 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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