In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 82 minutes, completing the 1668km route in 17h 37min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 4 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 17h 37min (82 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~280 kWh
- Distance: 1668km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 37min |
18h 59min |
| Charging time: |
47min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
8 |
| 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
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 56% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Scaligera Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 82-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1668km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 1h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~280 kWh vs ~285 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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