In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 73 minutes, completing the 3506km route in 34h 58min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 34h 58min (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~588 kWh
- Distance: 3506km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
36h 11min |
34h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 53min |
2h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~631 kWh |
~629 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 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (31 min, 18% → 88%)
- 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 73-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 3506km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 9min vs 2h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~588 kWh vs ~644 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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