In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance by 27 minutes, completing the 3013km route in 32h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 32h 32min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~505 kWh
- Distance: 3013km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
32h 59min |
32h 32min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~542 kWh |
~542 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (17 min, 69% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (20 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Donautal Ost (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Nentershausen Ost (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Everberg Noord (10 min, 25% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (13 min, 13% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 17%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 27-minute advantage over Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance on this 3013km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 2h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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