In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 218 minutes, completing the 2922km route in 29h 43min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 8 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 29h 43min (218 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~490 kWh
- Distance: 2922km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
29h 43min |
33h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
4h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~526 kWh |
~527 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
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (22 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Italiana Petroli Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (26 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 218-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2922km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 4h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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