In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 246 minutes, completing the 2607km route in 28h 57min. The key advantage? 14 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 6 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 28h 57min (246 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~437 kWh
- Distance: 2607km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
MG MG4 64kWh |
| Travel time |
28h 57min |
33h 3min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
4h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~469 kWh |
~471 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 (10 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Ledi MS (16 min, 11% → 83%)
- Arrival: Sofia
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Vikingagrillen (13 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (10 min, 15% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
HEM Tankstelle (12 min, 18% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Rüblingsheide (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
SachsenEnergie City Center (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Orlen (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (28 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 17:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 18:
OMV smer Beograd (13 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 19:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 20:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 246-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2607km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 4h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~437 kWh vs ~442 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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