In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance by 47 minutes, completing the 2072km route in 20h 16min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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: 20h 16min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 55min
- Energy: ~347 kWh
- Distance: 2072km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
21h 3min |
20h 16min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
55min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~373 kWh |
~382 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (34 min, 18% → 90%)
- Arrival: Sofia
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Donautal West (10 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
JET Tankstelle Laxenburger Straße (10 min, 13% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 19% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Ledi MS (15 min, 17% → 83%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 47-minute advantage over Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance on this 2072km 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 55min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~347 kWh vs ~372 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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