In our Bucharest to Oslo EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 106 minutes, completing the 2665km route in 31h 20min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 31h 20min (106 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~458 kWh
- Distance: 2665km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
31h 20min |
33h 6min |
| Charging time: |
2h 9min |
3h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~480 kWh |
~480 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (11 min, 33% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Radeburger Straße (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (15 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Oslo
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 (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 (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Burger King (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Vikingagrillen (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 106-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2665km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 9min vs 3h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~458 kWh vs ~589 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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