Which is faster from Oslo to Sofia: BMW iX1 eDrive20 or BMW iX3 50 xDrive?

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive is faster, arriving 185 minutes sooner with 6 charging stops compared to 18 for the BMW iX1 eDrive20.

How many charging stops does the BMW iX3 50 xDrive need from Oslo to Sofia?

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs 6 charging stops to complete the 2612km route from Oslo to Sofia, with a total travel time of 28h 57m.

What is the total travel time from Oslo to Sofia in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The BMW iX3 50 xDrive completes the 2612km route in 28h 57m, while the BMW iX1 eDrive20 takes 32h 2m.

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BMW iX1 eDrive20 vs BMW iX3 50 xDrive: Oslo to Sofia

Which EV is faster on the 2612km route? <strong>BMW iX3 50 xDrive</strong> wins by 185 minutes with 6 charging stops.

In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 185 minutes, completing the 2612km route in 28h 57min. The key advantage? 12 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 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Sofia → Oslo

Winner

BMW iX3 50 xDrive

Total time: 28h 57min (185 min faster)
Charging stops: 6
Charging time: 1h 12min
Energy: ~438 kWh
Distance: 2612km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW iX1 eDrive20	BMW iX3 50 xDrive
Travel time	32h 2min	28h 57min
Charging time:	3h 42min	1h 12min
Charging stops:	18	6
Energy used	~470 kWh	~469 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route

Start: Oslo (100% charge)
Stop 1: Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 21% → 55%)
Stop 2: McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 3: Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 4: Væggerløsevej (11 min, 12% → 47%)
Stop 5: Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (11 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 6: McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 7: Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 8: SachsenEnergie City Center (13 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 9: Kardausova DC (14 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 10: OC Karlov (16 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 11: ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 12: IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 13: Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (19 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 14: OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 15: Ledi MS (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 16: JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 23% → 67%)
Stop 17: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (14 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 18: OMV (10 min, 10% → 33%)
Arrival: Sofia

BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route

Start: Oslo (100% charge)
Stop 1: Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 13% → 65%)
Stop 2: IONITY Hoco Küchen-Studio (12 min, 22% → 77%)
Stop 3: Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 4: IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 5: Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 6: Ledi MS (16 min, 11% → 83%)
Arrival: Sofia

Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 185-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2612km 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 12min vs 3h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~438 kWh vs ~440 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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Our calculations use real-world consumption data and actual charging curves from GoingElectric database. Results account for highway speeds, temperature assumptions, and real charger locations along your route.

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Yes! EV Duel lets you race up to 4 electric vehicles simultaneously on any route. Watch them compete in real-time and see which one arrives first with the fewest charging stops.

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