In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 56 minutes, completing the 3016km route in 32h 32min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 32h 32min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~506 kWh
- Distance: 3016km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
33h 28min |
32h 32min |
| Charging time: |
2h 35min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~543 kWh |
~542 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (38 min, 15% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
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 56-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 3016km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 2h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~506 kWh vs ~554 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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