In our Lisbon to Bucharest EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 75 minutes, completing the 3706km route in 40h 6min. The key advantage? 2 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 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 40h 6min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 25min
- Energy: ~622 kWh
- Distance: 3706km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
41h 21min |
40h 6min |
| Charging time: |
3h 59min |
2h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~667 kWh |
~672 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (12 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Super-U (14 min, 18% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Corbières Sud (14 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (15 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (17 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (16 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (25 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 12:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (82 min, 10% → 83%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 61% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (13 min, 17% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Sud (15 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (10 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 15% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Shell (12 min, 21% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (36 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 75-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 3706km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 25min vs 3h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~622 kWh vs ~680 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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