In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 9 minutes, completing the 1677km route in 18h 49min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 18h 49min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 12min
- Energy: ~282 kWh
- Distance: 1677km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
18h 49min |
18h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 12min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (20 min, 15% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (17 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Berlin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (29 min, 18% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Základní škola (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 9-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1677km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 12min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~282 kWh vs ~371 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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