In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 89 minutes, completing the 3156km route in 34h 51min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 34h 51min (89 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 1min
- Energy: ~529 kWh
- Distance: 3156km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
34h 51min |
36h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 1min |
3h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~568 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 18% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (10 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (12 min, 20% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
Plus Aqua (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (15 min, 18% → 30%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 49% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger AVA Shopping Center (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (70 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 89-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 3156km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 1min vs 3h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~529 kWh vs ~558 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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