In our Riga to Bern EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 37 minutes, completing the 1951km route in 21h 29min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 29min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~327 kWh
- Distance: 1951km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
22h 6min |
21h 29min |
| Charging time: |
1h 35min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~351 kWh |
~351 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz (29 min, 64% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (12 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Autohof Schwabach West (11 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Empfinger Hof (10 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Bern
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (10 min, 61% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (15 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus König (12 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Wunnenstein West (10 min, 12% → 65%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 37-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 1951km 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 57min vs 1h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~327 kWh vs ~358 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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