In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance by 31 minutes, completing the 2921km route in 29h 39min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 29h 39min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~490 kWh
- Distance: 2921km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
30h 10min |
29h 39min |
| Charging time: |
2h 6min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~526 kWh |
~525 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bages (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (14 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
OMV A1 (34 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (18 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (32 min, 10% → 91%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 31-minute advantage over Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance on this 2921km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 43min vs 2h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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