In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance by 5 minutes, completing the 1668km route in 17h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 17h 37min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~280 kWh
- Distance: 1668km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
| Travel time |
17h 37min |
17h 42min |
| Charging time: |
47min |
54min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 38% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 22% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Novate Nord (10 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 70% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (12 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Novate Nord (10 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 5-minute advantage over Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance on this 1668km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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