In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 277 minutes, completing the 3497km route in 34h 58min. The key advantage? 14 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 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 34h 58min (277 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~586 kWh
- Distance: 3497km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
34h 58min |
39h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 9min |
5h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~629 kWh |
~631 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 39% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Resort El Montico (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Area El Canto (10 min, 15% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Super-U (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (12 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Conioli Sud (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Monte Alto Sud (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
Vega (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
Barje Jug (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 20:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 21:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 22:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 277-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3497km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 9min vs 5h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~586 kWh vs ~773 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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