In our Berlin to Zagreb EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 3 minutes, completing the 978km route in 11h 3min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 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: 11h 3min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 3min
- Energy: ~165 kWh
- Distance: 978km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
11h 3min |
11h 6min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~176 kWh |
~176 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 48% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Am Oil (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
HPC Palasino (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 48% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Am Oil (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
HPC Palasino (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 3-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 978km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 3min vs 1h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~165 kWh vs ~216 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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