In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance by 18 minutes, completing the 3503km route in 34h 58min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 34h 58min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~587 kWh
- Distance: 3503km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
35h 16min |
34h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
2h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~631 kWh |
~629 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 28% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Super-U (12 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Corbières Sud (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
OMV A1 (30 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (18 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (32 min, 10% → 91%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 18-minute advantage over Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance on this 3503km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 9min vs 2h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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