In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 2 minutes, completing the 858km route in 8h 59min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 8h 59min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 54min
- Energy: ~145 kWh
- Distance: 858km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
8h 59min |
9h 1min |
| Charging time: |
54min |
54min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ladná směr Brno (13 min, 23% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Hansastraße (18 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Berlin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 26% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Burger King Kutnohorská (14 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 2-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 858km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~145 kWh vs ~190 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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