In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the XPENG G6 AWD Performance 2025 by 55 minutes, completing the 2162km route in 21h 22min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 21h 22min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~363 kWh
- Distance: 2162km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
XPENG G6 AWD Performance 2025 |
| Travel time |
21h 22min |
22h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
1h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~388 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
XPENG G6 AWD Performance 2025 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (12 min, 11% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Industriestraße (10 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY L'Osteria (10 min, 17% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (10 min, 12% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (11 min, 27% → 82%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (21 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 55-minute advantage over XPENG G6 AWD Performance 2025 on this 2162km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 1h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~363 kWh vs ~424 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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