In our Sofia to Oslo EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 149 minutes, completing the 2599km route in 29h 6min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 7 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 29h 6min (149 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~436 kWh
- Distance: 2599km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
29h 6min |
31h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 17min |
3h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~468 kWh |
~469 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 Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Základní škola (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Am Kahlberg Ost (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Burger King (11 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 149-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2599km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 17min vs 3h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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