In our Bern to Bratislava EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 4 minutes, completing the 892km route in 9h 52min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 9h 52min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~150 kWh
- Distance: 892km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
9h 52min |
9h 56min |
| Charging time: |
52min |
54min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~161 kWh |
~161 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (17 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (12 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (10 min, 15% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Ansfelden Süd (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Weierbachweg (14 min, 13% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 4-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 892km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~150 kWh vs ~197 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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