In our Bern to Vilnius EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 17 minutes, completing the 1903km route in 21h 6min. 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 21h 6min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 43min
- Energy: ~321 kWh
- Distance: 1903km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
21h 6min |
21h 23min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
2h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~343 kWh |
~343 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 (16 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Münchberg Autohaus Hahn (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Auerswalder Blick Süd (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen Michałowice Południe (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Guzew Południe (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Fabryczna (30 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
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 (12 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sophienberg Ost (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Auerswalder Blick Süd (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Pendler- & Touristenparkplatz (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Shell (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Bar Mettos (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Guzew Południe (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Biedronka Fabryczna (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 10:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (32 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 17-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1903km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 43min vs 2h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~321 kWh vs ~421 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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