In our Bratislava to Bern EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 1 minutes, completing the 890km route in 9h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 58min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~150 kWh
- Distance: 890km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
9h 58min |
9h 59min |
| Charging time: |
53min |
54min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~160 kWh |
~160 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
HOFER (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Migrol Service (11 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 22% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Burger King (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (11 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Migrol Service (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 1-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 890km 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 53min 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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