In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 118 minutes, completing the 1662km route in 17h 34min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 3 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 17h 34min (118 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1662km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
17h 34min |
19h 32min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
2h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~299 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 34% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Martinci (32 min, 10% → 91%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lambro Sud (10 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 20% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 118-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1662km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 2h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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