In our Bern to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 13 minutes, completing the 2001km route in 22h 14min. 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 22h 14min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~337 kWh
- Distance: 2001km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
22h 14min |
22h 27min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
3h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~360 kWh |
~360 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Zac des Baterses (14 min, 19% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (30 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Super U (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Autovía de Castilla (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Zac des Baterses (15 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Super U (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Autovía de Castilla (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 13-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2001km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 3h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~337 kWh vs ~442 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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