In our Paris to Riga EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 52 minutes, completing the 2085km route in 22h 27min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 22h 27min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~350 kWh
- Distance: 2085km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
23h 19min |
22h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 49min |
1h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~375 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Konarzewo (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (25 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 8:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Riga
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (10 min, 28% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (15 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Rogoziniec (10 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Północ (16 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 52-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 2085km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 1min vs 1h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~350 kWh vs ~383 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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