In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 186 minutes, completing the 2607km route in 28h 57min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 6 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 28h 57min (186 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~437 kWh
- Distance: 2607km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
28h 57min |
32h 3min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
4h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~469 kWh |
~472 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
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Björkäng Vägkrog (11 min, 18% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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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 (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Novovysočanská (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bábolna (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 14:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 186-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2607km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 4h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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