In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance by 9 minutes, completing the 1652km route in 16h 26min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 16h 26min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 50min
- Energy: ~277 kWh
- Distance: 1652km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
| Travel time |
16h 26min |
16h 35min |
| Charging time: |
50min |
56min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~297 kWh |
~298 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 (14 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Autogrill Po Ovest (15 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Rome
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 70% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 20% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Badia Nuova Ovest (14 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 9-minute advantage over Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance on this 1652km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 50min vs 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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