In our Bucharest to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 81 minutes, completing the 3713km route in 39h 32min. 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 10 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 39h 32min (81 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 15min
- Energy: ~623 kWh
- Distance: 3713km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
40h 53min |
39h 32min |
| Charging time: |
3h 9min |
2h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~668 kWh |
~668 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (34 min, 27% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Roadhouse (12 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (15 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (11 min, 13% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 21% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
Area El Canto (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (10 min, 17% → 60%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (10 min, 41% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (27 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Eurospar (15 min, 15% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord (14 min, 13% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (17 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 9:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Cepsa (12 min, 27% → 80%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 81-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 3713km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 15min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~623 kWh vs ~682 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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