In our Rome to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 40 minutes, completing the 2506km route in 24h 50min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 24h 50min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~420 kWh
- Distance: 2506km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
25h 30min |
24h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 44min |
1h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~450 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 31% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (11 min, 16% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 21% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Area El Canto (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (12 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (10 min, 17% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Gigean Nord (13 min, 15% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (15 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Area El Canto (10 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Cepsa (13 min, 22% → 80%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 40-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 2506km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 1h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~420 kWh vs ~460 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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