In our Paris to Bucharest EV duel, the BMW iX3 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 92 minutes, completing the 2300km route in 24h 46min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 16, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 30,800 less, the BMW iX3 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 92 minutes on this route.
The Audi SQ8 e-tron's 366km range doesn't beat the BMW iX3's 360km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW iX3 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3
- Total time: 24h 46min (92 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 48min
- Energy: ~466 kWh
- Distance: 2300km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
BMW iX3 |
| Travel time |
26h 18min |
24h 46min |
| Charging time: |
4h 10min |
2h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (16 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 9:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Shopping Bruck (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bábolna (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 14:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (31 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (28 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (13 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
BMW iX3 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (10 min, 27% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (10 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Total Tankstelle (12 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 11:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
Kaufland Gavana (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the BMW iX3 Won
The BMW iX3 achieved a 92-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 2300km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 48min vs 4h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~466 kWh vs ~666 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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