In our Bern to Amsterdam EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 1 minutes, completing the 813km route in 8h 56min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 8h 56min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~137 kWh
- Distance: 813km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
8h 56min |
8h 57min |
| Charging time: |
47min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~146 kWh |
~147 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pfälzer Weinstraße Ost (15 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Shell Autohof (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY La Place / Gr8 Hotel (14 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Shell Autohof (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Hornbach Wickrath (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Greenpoint De Amert (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 1-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 813km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~137 kWh vs ~180 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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