In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance by 52 minutes, completing the 1673km route in 16h 25min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 3 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 16h 25min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 54min
- Energy: ~281 kWh
- Distance: 1673km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
17h 17min |
16h 25min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
54min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~297 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (10 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 32% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (11 min, 16% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (36 min, 10% → 90%)
- Arrival: Sofia
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Adige Est (10 min, 25% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Martinci (32 min, 10% → 91%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 52-minute advantage over Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance on this 1673km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 54min vs 1h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~281 kWh vs ~300 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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