In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 133 minutes, completing the 2115km route in 24h 17min. The key advantage? 5 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 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 24h 17min (133 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~355 kWh
- Distance: 2115km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
26h 30min |
24h 17min |
| Charging time: |
3h 18min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (34 min, 12% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (13 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (31 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (15 min, 10% → 51%)
- 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 133-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 2115km 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 12min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~355 kWh vs ~377 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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