In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 257 minutes, completing the 3505km route in 35h 3min. The key advantage? 13 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 9 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 35h 3min (257 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~588 kWh
- Distance: 3505km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
35h 3min |
39h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
5h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~631 kWh |
~632 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 55% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Eni Via Vetrego (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (29 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (30 min, 11% → 76%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Autovía de Castilla (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 22:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 257-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3505km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 5h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~588 kWh vs ~775 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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