In our Copenhagen to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 19 minutes, completing the 2060km route in 24h 53min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 24h 53min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 28min
- Energy: ~347 kWh
- Distance: 2060km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 53min |
25h 12min |
| Charging time: |
3h 28min |
3h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~371 kWh |
~371 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 62% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Wittstock (15 min, 25% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
SachsenEnergie City Center (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Kardausova DC (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (55 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 63% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Recharge Autohof Herzsprung (10 min, 24% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (18 min, 23% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Základní škola (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 19-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2060km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 28min vs 3h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~347 kWh vs ~455 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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