In our Brussels to Zagreb EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 2 minutes, completing the 1291km route in 13h 28min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 13h 28min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~217 kWh
- Distance: 1291km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
13h 28min |
13h 30min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
1h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~233 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 (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
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:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 2-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1291km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 1h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~217 kWh vs ~285 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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