In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance by 46 minutes, completing the 2074km route in 20h 8min. The key advantage? 2 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 20h 8min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~348 kWh
- Distance: 2074km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
20h 54min |
20h 8min |
| Charging time: |
1h 30min |
1h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~373 kWh |
~373 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (17 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (13 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Brussels
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 72% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 12% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Donautal Ost (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Haidt Nord (10 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 15% → 66%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 46-minute advantage over Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance on this 2074km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 6min vs 1h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~348 kWh vs ~372 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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