In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 93 minutes, completing the 2304km route in 23h 32min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 23h 32min (93 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 50min
- Energy: ~396 kWh
- Distance: 2304km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 32min |
25h 5min |
| Charging time: |
1h 50min |
3h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Gütersloh Nord, Gütersloh (11 min, 10% → 54%)
-
Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (10 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 3:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (13 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 4:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (11 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (15 min, 10% → 62%)
-
Stop 6:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (16 min, 10% → 64%)
-
Stop 7:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express, Labouheyre (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (13 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 9:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
IONITY Auetal Nord, Auetal (10 min, 12% → 40%)
-
Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 11% → 39%)
-
Stop 3:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (10 min, 11% → 41%)
-
Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 5:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (26 min, 10% → 69%)
-
Stop 6:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (16 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 8:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (14 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 9:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (15 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 10:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (13 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (13 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (20 min, 10% → 60%)
-
Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 38%)
-
Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (13 min, 15% → 50%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 93-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2304km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 50min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~396 kWh vs ~509 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons