In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 59 minutes, completing the 2607km route in 28h 57min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 28h 57min (59 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~437 kWh
- Distance: 2607km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 57min |
29h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
2h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~469 kWh |
~470 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
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 59-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 2607km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 2h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~437 kWh vs ~459 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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