In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the XPENG P7 RWD Long Range by 72 minutes, completing the 2156km route in 21h 18min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 (72 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~362 kWh
- Distance: 2156km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
XPENG P7 RWD Long Range |
| Travel time |
21h 18min |
22h 30min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
1h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
10 |
| 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
XPENG P7 RWD Long Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (15 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (10 min, 17% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Burgauer See Nord (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Keskastel Est (12 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (14 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 72-minute advantage over XPENG P7 RWD Long Range 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 1h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~362 kWh vs ~384 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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