In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 431 minutes, completing the 3497km route in 34h 58min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 8 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 34h 58min (431 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~586 kWh
- Distance: 3497km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
34h 58min |
42h 9min |
| Charging time: |
2h 9min |
7h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~629 kWh |
~633 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (40 min, 29% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Restaurante La Vasca (13 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (23 min, 16% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Sud (98 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Loupian (22 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (39 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 10:
Scaligera Sud (31 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (45 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 13:
Odmorište Novska Jug (41 min, 12% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger IKEA (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 431-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3497km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 9min vs 7h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~586 kWh vs ~722 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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