In our Athens to Brussels EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 26 minutes, completing the 2775km route in 30h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km range doesn't beat the BMW iX1 eDrive20's 380km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 30h 13min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 6min
- Energy: ~467 kWh
- Distance: 2775km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
30h 13min |
30h 39min |
| Charging time: |
4h 6min |
4h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~500 kWh |
~500 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 42% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (15 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Emmezeta Jankomir (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Shell Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (14 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Brussels
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 44% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (41 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Emmezeta Jankomir (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 16:
Königsforst Ost (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 26-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2775km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 6min vs 4h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~467 kWh vs ~613 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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