In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the XPENG P7 RWD Long Range by 110 minutes, completing the 2922km route in 29h 43min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 8 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 29h 43min (110 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~490 kWh
- Distance: 2922km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
XPENG P7 RWD Long Range |
| Travel time |
29h 43min |
31h 33min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
3h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
14 |
| 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
XPENG P7 RWD Long Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (15 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 14% → 36%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 13% → 53%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 110-minute advantage over XPENG P7 RWD Long Range on this 2922km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 3h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~490 kWh vs ~521 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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