In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance by 53 minutes, completing the 2162km route in 21h 22min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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: 21h 22min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~363 kWh
- Distance: 2162km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
22h 15min |
21h 22min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (10 min, 24% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Lidl (10 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 11% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (34 min, 18% → 90%)
- Arrival: Sofia
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 31% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Jimmy's Fun Park (11 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Eisentratten (10 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell (12 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
OMV A1 (30 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 53-minute advantage over Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance on this 2162km 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 13min vs 1h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~363 kWh vs ~388 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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