In our Bucharest to Oslo EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 37 minutes, completing the 2663km route in 30h 24min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 30h 24min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~447 kWh
- Distance: 2663km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
31h 1min |
30h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 49min |
1h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~479 kWh |
~479 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% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Lamačská cesta (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
A.T.U (12 min, 12% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Importgatan (15 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Oslo
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:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (13 min, 11% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
B.C.S. (11 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Autohof Herzsprung (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 14% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (14 min, 15% → 75%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 37-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 2663km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 1h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~447 kWh vs ~489 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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