In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Ford Capri Extended Range AWD by 79 minutes, completing the 2162km route in 21h 22min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 (79 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~363 kWh
- Distance: 2162km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Ford Capri Extended Range AWD |
| Travel time |
21h 22min |
22h 41min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Ford Capri Extended Range AWD Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (14 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Lidl (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (43 min, 22% → 93%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 79-minute advantage over Ford Capri Extended Range AWD 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 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~363 kWh vs ~371 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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