In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Ford Capri Extended Range AWD by 105 minutes, completing the 2918km route in 29h 39min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 6 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 29h 39min (105 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~489 kWh
- Distance: 2918km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Ford Capri Extended Range AWD |
| Travel time |
29h 39min |
31h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 43min |
3h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~525 kWh |
~535 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 (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
Ford Capri Extended Range AWD 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 Lleida (12 min, 19% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aeroport de Girona (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (14 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 (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Nord Est Mall (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (43 min, 22% → 93%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 105-minute advantage over Ford Capri Extended Range AWD on this 2918km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 43min vs 3h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~489 kWh vs ~501 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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