In our Belgrade to Brussels EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 7 minutes, completing the 1685km route in 17h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 17h 29min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 8min
- Energy: ~284 kWh
- Distance: 1685km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
17h 29min |
17h 36min |
| Charging time: |
2h 8min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~304 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 44% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Emmezeta Jankomir (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (14 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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 (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
Königsforst Ost (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 7-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1685km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 8min vs 2h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~284 kWh vs ~373 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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