In our Bucharest to Dublin EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 42 minutes, completing the 3107km route in 34h 5min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 34h 5min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~521 kWh
- Distance: 3107km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
34h 47min |
34h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 19min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~559 kWh |
~559 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (10 min, 36% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY PADO Shopping Galerien (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (12 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
JBC (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (10 min, 25% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 19% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (10 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost (11 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
JBC (10 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Maidstone (14 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 17%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 42-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 3107km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 2h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~521 kWh vs ~570 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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