In our Belgrade to Bern EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 10 minutes, completing the 1280km route in 14h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 14h 40min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~216 kWh
- Distance: 1280km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
14h 40min |
14h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 35min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~230 kWh |
~231 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 44% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Petrol (16 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Galbusera Tre Marie (18 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 46% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Emmezeta Jankomir (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Eni Via Vetrego (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Galbusera Tre Marie (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 10-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1280km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 1h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~216 kWh vs ~283 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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