In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 87 minutes, completing the 2162km route in 21h 22min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on October 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 5 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 21h 22min (87 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~363 kWh
- Distance: 2162km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
21h 22min |
22h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
2h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~391 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
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (12 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Hofoldinger Forst Süd (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Wagrainer Straße (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (13 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (13 min, 11% → 56%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 87-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 2162km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 2h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~363 kWh vs ~395 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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