In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 68 minutes, completing the 2922km 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.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 29h 43min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~490 kWh
- Distance: 2922km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 43min |
30h 51min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
2h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| 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
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Ariza Norte (10 min, 24% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 68-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 2922km 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 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~490 kWh vs ~514 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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