In our London to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 by 130 minutes, completing the 2440km route in 24h 43min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 5 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 24h 43min (130 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 22min
- Energy: ~409 kWh
- Distance: 2440km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 |
| Travel time |
24h 43min |
26h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 22min |
3h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~439 kWh |
~439 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 Scenic E-Tech 220 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Carpoolparking Geel Oost (13 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (23 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
EWE Go McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (27 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (29 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (14 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 11:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 130-minute advantage over Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 on this 2440km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 22min vs 3h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~409 kWh vs ~425 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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