In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 78 minutes, completing the 2918km route in 29h 39min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 29h 39min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~489 kWh
- Distance: 2918km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 39min |
30h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 43min |
2h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~525 kWh |
~527 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
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bages (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 78-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 2918km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 43min vs 2h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~489 kWh vs ~514 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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