In our Sofia to London EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus by 78 minutes, completing the 2438km route in 24h 30min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 24h 30min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~409 kWh
- Distance: 2438km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
24h 30min |
25h 48min |
| Charging time: |
1h 16min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~439 kWh |
~440 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 14% → 63%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (14 min, 12% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Haidt Nord (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 16% → 55%)
- Arrival: London
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 78-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 SR Plus on this 2438km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 16min vs 2h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~409 kWh vs ~455 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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