In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 254 minutes, completing the 3129km route in 34h 12min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 9 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 34h 12min (254 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~525 kWh
- Distance: 3129km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
34h 12min |
38h 26min |
| Charging time: |
1h 54min |
5h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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 (12 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Zunder Avia (10 min, 13% → 62%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (21 min, 25% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (45 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (15 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Barje Sever (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (26 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 19:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 254-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3129km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 5h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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