In our Bucharest to Dublin EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 76 minutes, completing the 3104km route in 34h 5min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 9 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 34h 5min (76 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~521 kWh
- Distance: 3104km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
34h 5min |
35h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 40min |
2h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~559 kWh |
~560 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (11 min, 32% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Haidt Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 76-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 3104km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 2h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~521 kWh vs ~549 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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