In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Genesis Electrified GV70 by 84 minutes, completing the 2156km route in 21h 18min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 5 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 21h 18min (84 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~362 kWh
- Distance: 2156km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Genesis Electrified GV70 |
| Travel time |
21h 18min |
22h 42min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
2h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~388 kWh |
~389 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:
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
Genesis Electrified GV70 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 54% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (14 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Lidl (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (11 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Keskastel Est (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (13 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 84-minute advantage over Genesis Electrified GV70 on this 2156km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 2h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~362 kWh vs ~443 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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