In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 106 minutes, completing the 1652km route in 16h 26min. The key advantage? 6 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 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 16h 26min (106 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 50min
- Energy: ~277 kWh
- Distance: 1652km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
16h 26min |
18h 12min |
| Charging time: |
50min |
2h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~297 kWh |
~299 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
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 52% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (18 min, 11% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Autogrill Po Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 106-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1652km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 50min vs 2h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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