In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance by 48 minutes, completing the 2103km route in 24h 17min. 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: 24h 17min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~353 kWh
- Distance: 2103km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
| Travel time |
25h 5min |
24h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 13% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (19 min, 27% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (20 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- 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 48-minute advantage over Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance on this 2103km 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 12min vs 1h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~353 kWh vs ~377 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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