In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 224 minutes, completing the 2156km route in 21h 18min. The key advantage? 13 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 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 21h 18min (224 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~362 kWh
- Distance: 2156km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
| Travel time |
21h 18min |
25h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
4h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~388 kWh |
~391 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
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (26 min, 43% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Dobrinci (20 min, 17% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Four Points by Sheraton (11 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Pendlerparkplatz Schweinbach (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Shell Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Super U (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 17:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Aire de Gueux (15 min, 15% → 56%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 224-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2156km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 4h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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