In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 352 minutes, completing the 3497km route in 34h 58min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 34h 58min (352 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~586 kWh
- Distance: 3497km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
34h 58min |
40h 50min |
| Charging time: |
2h 9min |
6h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~629 kWh |
~643 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 Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (17 min, 17% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (33 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl (31 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Carr d'Enserune (34 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
SAP Labs France (25 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Agip Via al Piemonte (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Brescia Est (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Nord Est Mall (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Retail Park Dugo Selo (20 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Stop Shop (130 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 11:
Stop Shop (12 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 352-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 3497km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 9min vs 6h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~586 kWh vs ~616 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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