In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 by 89 minutes, completing the 2156km route in 21h 18min. The key advantage? 3 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 21h 18min (89 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~362 kWh
- Distance: 2156km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 |
| Travel time |
21h 18min |
22h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~388 kWh |
~388 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
Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (42 min, 17% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
Emmezeta Jankomir (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Keskastel Est (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (17 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 89-minute advantage over Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 on this 2156km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~362 kWh vs ~375 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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