In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 1 minutes, completing the 1054km route in 10h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 10h 55min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~178 kWh
- Distance: 1054km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
10h 55min |
10h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hellweg, Bad Nenndorf (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (14 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (20 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Paris
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Auetal Nord, Auetal (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 1-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1054km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~178 kWh vs ~233 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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