In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Ford Capri Extended Range AWD by 102 minutes, completing the 2922km route in 29h 43min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 29h 43min (102 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~490 kWh
- Distance: 2922km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Ford Capri Extended Range AWD |
| Travel time |
29h 43min |
31h 25min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
2h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~526 kWh |
~526 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 38% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Eurospar (14 min, 21% → 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 (12 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Zunder Avia (10 min, 13% → 62%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Capri Extended Range AWD Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (12 min, 18% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (19 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 102-minute advantage over Ford Capri Extended Range AWD on this 2922km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 2h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~490 kWh vs ~502 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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