In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 104 minutes, completing the 1662km route in 17h 34min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 3 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 17h 34min (104 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1662km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 34min |
19h 18min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
2h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
8 |
| 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
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (19 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (30 min, 14% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 18% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 104-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1662km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 2h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~279 kWh vs ~284 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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