In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 62 minutes, completing the 2616km route in 28h 57min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 28h 57min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~439 kWh
- Distance: 2616km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
29h 59min |
28h 57min |
| Charging time: |
2h 9min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~471 kWh |
~469 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 28% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle Bergstraße (16 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (18 min, 11% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (34 min, 10% → 88%)
- 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 62-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 2616km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 2h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~439 kWh vs ~480 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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