In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance by 20 minutes, completing the 2159km route in 21h 18min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 21h 18min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~362 kWh
- Distance: 2159km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
21h 38min |
21h 18min |
| Charging time: |
1h 22min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~388 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (17 min, 69% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Eisentratten (10 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
REWE Nymphenburger Straße (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Adolf-Seebacher-Straße (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (11 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Paris
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:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (11 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW HyperNetz (13 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (10 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 20-minute advantage over Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance on this 2159km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 1h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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