In our Dublin to Riga EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 62 minutes, completing the 2687km route in 32h 31min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 32h 31min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 19min
- Energy: ~451 kWh
- Distance: 2687km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
33h 33min |
32h 31min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
1h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~484 kWh |
~483 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (12 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
P+R Gentbrugge I (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
A2 Bottrop Süd (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Genshagen (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Konarzewo (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (25 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 10:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Riga
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Moto Toddington Southbound (12 min, 18% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (11 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Bäckerei Essmanns Backstube / Angelo Motors (11 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Konarzewo (10 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Olsze Północ (15 min, 12% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 62-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 2687km 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 19min vs 2h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~451 kWh vs ~493 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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