In our Sofia to Oslo EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 189 minutes, completing the 2599km route in 29h 6min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 7 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 29h 6min (189 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~436 kWh
- Distance: 2599km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
29h 6min |
32h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 17min |
4h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~468 kWh |
~472 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (10 min, 32% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tópark (12 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
B.C.S. (11 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Autohof Herzsprung (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 14% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (14 min, 15% → 75%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 49% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Ledi MS (39 min, 21% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
OC Karlov (15 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
SachsenEnergie City Center (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Rasthof Berstetal (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Burger King (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Importgatan (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 18:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 189-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2599km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 17min vs 4h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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