In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance by 31 minutes, completing the 2609km route in 28h 57min. The key advantage? 2 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 28h 57min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~438 kWh
- Distance: 2609km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
29h 28min |
28h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 47min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~470 kWh |
~469 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Wittstock (11 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Radeburger Straße (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (11 min, 24% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Ledi MS (32 min, 10% → 90%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (10 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Ledi MS (16 min, 11% → 83%)
- 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 2609km 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 12min vs 1h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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