In our Bucharest to Brussels EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 11 minutes, completing the 2167km route in 23h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 23h 40min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 53min
- Energy: ~365 kWh
- Distance: 2167km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 40min |
23h 51min |
| Charging time: |
2h 53min |
3h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~391 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 (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Hub Suben (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (14 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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 (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hadikgasse (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Hub Suben (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
Königsforst Ost (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 11-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2167km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 53min vs 3h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~365 kWh vs ~479 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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