In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 193 minutes, completing the 2607km route in 28h 57min. The key advantage? 9 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 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 28h 57min (193 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~437 kWh
- Distance: 2607km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
28h 57min |
32h 10min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
4h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
15 |
| 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Základní škola (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Győr (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (38 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 14:
OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 15:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 193-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2607km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 4h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~437 kWh vs ~576 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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