Which is faster from Sofia to Lisbon: BMW iX3 50 xDrive or Tesla Model X 2023?

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive is faster, arriving 440 minutes sooner with 9 charging stops compared to 16 for the Tesla Model X 2023.

How many charging stops does the BMW iX3 50 xDrive need from Sofia to Lisbon?

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs 9 charging stops to complete the 3505km route from Sofia to Lisbon, with a total travel time of 35h 3m.

What is the total travel time from Sofia to Lisbon in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The BMW iX3 50 xDrive completes the 3505km route in 35h 3m, while the Tesla Model X 2023 takes 42h 23m.

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BMW iX3 50 xDrive vs Tesla Model X 2023: Sofia to Lisbon

Which EV is faster on the 3505km route? <strong>BMW iX3 50 xDrive</strong> wins by 440 minutes with 9 charging stops.

In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 440 minutes, completing the 3505km route in 35h 3min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 9 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Lisbon → Sofia

Winner

BMW iX3 50 xDrive

Total time: 35h 3min (440 min faster)
Charging stops: 9
Charging time: 1h 56min
Energy: ~588 kWh
Distance: 3505km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW iX3 50 xDrive	Tesla Model X 2023
Travel time	35h 3min	42h 23min
Charging time:	1h 56min	8h 3min
Charging stops:	9	16
Energy used	~631 kWh	~634 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 38% → 83%)
Stop 2: Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 3: Smatrics Eurospar (15 min, 15% → 82%)
Stop 4: Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 5: Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 6: Aire de Gigean Nord (14 min, 13% → 79%)
Stop 7: IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (15 min, 10% → 79%)
Stop 8: Area El Canto (15 min, 10% → 81%)
Stop 9: IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (10 min, 10% → 61%)
Arrival: Lisbon

Tesla Model X 2023 Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 17% → 77%)
Stop 2: Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 29%)
Stop 3: Supercharger Shell (25 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 4: Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (18 min, 10% → 26%)
Stop 5: Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (44 min, 10% → 79%)
Stop 6: Conad (34 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 7: Supercharger Marina di Varazze (23 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 8: Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
Stop 9: Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (19 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 10: Aire de Gigean Nord (41 min, 10% → 76%)
Stop 11: Aire du Comminges Ouest - Toulouse (75 min, 10% → 76%)
Stop 12: Avia (20 min, 10% → 28%)
Stop 13: Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (20 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 14: A-62 - Tordesillas (63 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 15: Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (26 min, 10% → 69%)
Stop 16: Área de Serviço de Aveiras (13 min, 10% → 22%)
Arrival: Lisbon

Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 440-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3505km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 8h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~588 kWh vs ~724 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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