In our Bucharest to Bern EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 10 minutes, completing the 1895km route in 21h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 21h 23min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 28min
- Energy: ~319 kWh
- Distance: 1895km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
21h 23min |
21h 33min |
| Charging time: |
2h 28min |
2h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~341 kWh |
~340 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 (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hadikgasse (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
JET Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
HOFER (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Migrol Service (11 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (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 (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hadikgasse (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Burger King (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Migrol Service (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 10-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1895km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 28min vs 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~319 kWh vs ~419 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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