In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance by 15 minutes, completing the 2105km route in 24h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 24h 17min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~353 kWh
- Distance: 2105km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
24h 32min |
24h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (10 min, 25% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (12 min, 31% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (29 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Riga
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (10 min, 32% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (15 min, 13% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Bonarka City Center Tiefgarage (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 15-minute advantage over Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance on this 2105km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 1h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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