In our Bucharest to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 186 minutes, completing the 3714km route in 41h 32min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 16 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 41h 32min (186 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 44min
- Energy: ~639 kWh
- Distance: 3714km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
41h 32min |
44h 38min |
| Charging time: |
3h 44min |
6h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
23 |
| Energy used |
~669 kWh |
~669 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (34 min, 24% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Hyper U (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Super-U (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
Autovía de Castilla (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (10 min, 35% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (60 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Emmezeta Jankomir (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Eni Via Vetrego (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (29 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 15:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (30 min, 11% → 76%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Autovía de Castilla (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 23:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 186-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3714km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 44min vs 6h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~639 kWh vs ~821 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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