In our Bucharest to London EV duel, the BMW iX3 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 101 minutes, completing the 2536km route in 28h 3min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 11, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 30,800 less, the BMW iX3 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 101 minutes on this route.
The Audi SQ8 e-tron's 366km range doesn't beat the BMW iX3's 360km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW iX3 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3
- Total time: 28h 3min (101 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 2min
- Energy: ~514 kWh
- Distance: 2536km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
BMW iX3 |
| Travel time |
29h 44min |
28h 3min |
| Charging time: |
4h 46min |
3h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~456 kWh |
~456 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (39 min, 12% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (25 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hadikgasse (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 10:
Mer McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 14:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
JBC (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 17:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Channel Gateway (12 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: London
BMW iX3 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (18 min, 17% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (12 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
OMV eMotion Parndorf Outlet Center (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Total Zolder Noord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (14 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: London
Why the BMW iX3 Won
The BMW iX3 achieved a 101-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 2536km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 2min vs 4h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~514 kWh vs ~734 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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