Which is faster from Dublin to Helsinki: BMW i5 eDrive40 or VW ID. Buzz Pro LR?

The BMW i5 eDrive40 is faster, arriving 210 minutes sooner with 13 charging stops compared to 17 for the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR.

How many charging stops does the BMW i5 eDrive40 need from Dublin to Helsinki?

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs 13 charging stops to complete the 3092km route from Dublin to Helsinki, with a total travel time of 41h 9m.

What is the total travel time from Dublin to Helsinki in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The BMW i5 eDrive40 completes the 3092km route in 41h 9m, while the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR takes 44h 39m.

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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs VW ID. Buzz Pro LR: Dublin to Helsinki

Which EV is faster on the 3092km route? <strong>BMW i5 eDrive40</strong> wins by 210 minutes with 13 charging stops.

In our Dublin to Helsinki EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 210 minutes, completing the 3092km route in 41h 9min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Helsinki → Dublin

Winner

BMW i5 eDrive40

Total time: 41h 9min (210 min faster)
Charging stops: 13
Charging time: 2h 50min
Energy: ~532 kWh
Distance: 3092km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW i5 eDrive40	VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
Travel time	41h 9min	44h 39min
Charging time:	2h 50min	5h 17min
Charging stops:	13	17
Energy used	~557 kWh	~565 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW i5 eDrive40 Route

Start: Dublin (100% charge)
Stop 1: Electric Highway Rugby Services (12 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 2: IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 3: Fastned Oostendse Baan (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 4: Fastned Het Goor (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 5: A2 Bottrop Süd (10 min, 20% → 56%)
Stop 6: Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 16% → 54%)
Stop 7: Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 11% → 52%)
Stop 8: Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 9: MOP Konarzewo (15 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 10: MOP Gajewo Wschód (31 min, 10% → 81%)
Stop 11: Vilniaus (19 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 12: Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 13: Neste Niidu (13 min, 10% → 58%)
Arrival: Helsinki

VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route

Start: Dublin (100% charge)
Stop 1: Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 60% → 75%)
Stop 2: IONITY Village Hotel (27 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 3: Moto Medway Eastbound (12 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 4: Carrefour Avenue Georges Guynemer (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 5: Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 6: Gamma (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 7: Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (30 min, 10% → 75%)
Stop 8: Supercharger Hotel Hennies (12 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 9: Netto Milchweg (11 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 10: REWE Rousseau Park (20 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 11: MOP Rogoziniec (25 min, 10% → 67%)
Stop 12: Comfy Park (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 13: Biedronka Kwiatowa (39 min, 10% → 84%)
Stop 14: Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 15: Girelė (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 16: Neste (41 min, 10% → 89%)
Stop 17: Alexela Saku (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Arrival: Helsinki

Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won

The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 210-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3092km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 50min vs 5h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~532 kWh vs ~684 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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