In our Oslo to Bucharest EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 174 minutes, completing the 2661km route in 30h 27min. The key advantage? 12 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 6 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 30h 27min (174 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~446 kWh
- Distance: 2661km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
30h 27min |
33h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
3h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~479 kWh |
~480 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 13% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Hoco Küchen-Studio (12 min, 22% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (15 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
Petrom (14 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (16 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Orlen (11 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (24 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 15:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 16:
OMV (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 17:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 18:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 174-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2661km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 3h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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