In our Sofia to Prague EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 81 minutes, completing the 1281km route in 12h 29min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 2 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 12h 29min (81 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 34min
- Energy: ~215 kWh
- Distance: 1281km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
12h 29min |
13h 50min |
| Charging time: |
34min |
1h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~231 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (20 min, 32% → 91%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Győr (14 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Prague
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Pávov Sever (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 81-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1281km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 34min vs 1h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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