In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 198 minutes, completing the 2918km route in 29h 39min. The key advantage? 13 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 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 29h 39min (198 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~489 kWh
- Distance: 2918km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
29h 39min |
32h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 43min |
4h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~525 kWh |
~531 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
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sercotel Plaza Feria (16 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (15 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (11 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (23 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Tesina Sud (12 min, 18% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 14% → 27%)
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Stop 14:
Petrol (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 16:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 18:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 19:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 198-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2918km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 43min vs 4h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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