In our Sofia to Vilnius EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 122 minutes, completing the 1948km route in 22h 5min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 22h 5min (122 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~327 kWh
- Distance: 1948km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
22h 5min |
24h 7min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
3h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~351 kWh |
~351 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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: Vilnius
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (30 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 122-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1948km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 3h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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