In our London to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 191 minutes, completing the 2440km route in 24h 43min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 5 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 24h 43min (191 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 22min
- Energy: ~409 kWh
- Distance: 2440km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
24h 43min |
27h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 22min |
3h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~439 kWh |
~441 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OBI Markt (12 min, 11% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Donautal West (11 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (17 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Martinci (32 min, 10% → 91%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Diksmuidestraat (10 min, 22% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 29% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Medenbach West (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (26 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 13:
Odmorište Babina Greda Jug (14 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 14:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 16:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 191-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2440km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 22min vs 3h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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