In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 102 minutes, completing the 1293km route in 12h 20min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 2 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 12h 20min (102 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 29min
- Energy: ~217 kWh
- Distance: 1293km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
12h 20min |
14h 2min |
| Charging time: |
29min |
1h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tópark (12 min, 13% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 83%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 28% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bábolna (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 102-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1293km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 29min vs 1h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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