In our Bucharest to Paris EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 19 minutes, completing the 2301km route in 24h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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: 24h 58min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 9min
- Energy: ~388 kWh
- Distance: 2301km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 58min |
25h 17min |
| Charging time: |
3h 9min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~415 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 (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Total Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Bonfelder Straße (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 12:
McDonald's (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
JET Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger AVIA (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Total Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Tank & Rast Raststätte Pfalz (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 14:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 19-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2301km 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 3h 9min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~388 kWh vs ~509 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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