In our Brussels to Bratislava EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 2 minutes, completing the 1173km route in 12h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 12h 17min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 19min
- Energy: ~198 kWh
- Distance: 1173km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
12h 17min |
12h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 19min |
1h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~211 kWh |
~212 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 23% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (15 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (12 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Fashion Outlet Center (10 min, 19% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Globus Baumarkt (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Rastpark24 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Pendlerparkplatz (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
solarcap Ladepark (15 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 2-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1173km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~198 kWh vs ~259 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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