In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 62 minutes, completing the 3511km route in 35h 3min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 35h 3min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~589 kWh
- Distance: 3511km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
36h 5min |
35h 3min |
| Charging time: |
2h 36min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~632 kWh |
~631 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (15 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Roadhouse (12 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (15 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (11 min, 13% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 21% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Area El Canto (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (10 min, 17% → 60%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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 Eurospar (15 min, 15% → 82%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gigean Nord (14 min, 13% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (15 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Area El Canto (15 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (10 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 62-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 3511km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~589 kWh vs ~645 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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