In our Bern to Prague EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 2 minutes, completing the 766km route in 8h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 11min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~129 kWh
- Distance: 766km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
8h 11min |
8h 13min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~138 kWh |
~138 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Wunnenstein Ost (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (11 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Stocker Holz Süd (21 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Prague
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Wunnenstein Ost (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Recharge Autohof Ursensollen (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Kladruby jih (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 2-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 766km 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 (~129 kWh vs ~169 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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