Which is faster from Sofia to Madrid: BMW i5 eDrive40 or BMW iX3 50 xDrive?

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive is faster, arriving 90 minutes sooner with 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the BMW i5 eDrive40.

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

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs 8 charging stops to complete the 2929km route from Sofia to Madrid, with a total travel time of 29h 43m.

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

The travel time depends on the EV. The BMW iX3 50 xDrive completes the 2929km route in 29h 43m, while the BMW i5 eDrive40 takes 31h 13m.

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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs BMW iX3 50 xDrive: Sofia to Madrid

Which EV is faster on the 2929km route? <strong>BMW iX3 50 xDrive</strong> wins by 90 minutes with 8 charging stops.

In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 90 minutes, completing the 2929km route in 29h 43min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

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

Winner

BMW iX3 50 xDrive

Total time: 29h 43min (90 min faster)
Charging stops: 8
Charging time: 1h 37min
Energy: ~491 kWh
Distance: 2929km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW i5 eDrive40	BMW iX3 50 xDrive
Travel time	31h 13min	29h 43min
Charging time:	2h 39min	1h 37min
Charging stops:	12	8
Energy used	~527 kWh	~526 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW i5 eDrive40 Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 2: Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 3: IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 4: Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 5: Supercharger Tesla Service Center (11 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 6: Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (16 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 7: IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 8: Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 9: Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 10: ANDGO (13 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 11: IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 12: Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 68%)
Arrival: Madrid

BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 38% → 90%)
Stop 2: IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 3: Smatrics Eurospar (14 min, 21% → 82%)
Stop 4: Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 5: Aire de Vidauban Nord (12 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 6: Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 7: IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 11% → 62%)
Stop 8: Zunder Avia (10 min, 13% → 62%)
Arrival: Madrid

Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 90-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2929km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 2h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~491 kWh vs ~504 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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