In our Sofia to Oslo EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 42 minutes, completing the 2599km route in 29h 6min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 29h 6min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~436 kWh
- Distance: 2599km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 6min |
29h 48min |
| Charging time: |
1h 17min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~468 kWh |
~468 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
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (11 min, 18% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 42-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 2599km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 17min vs 1h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~436 kWh vs ~458 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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