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

The BMW i5 eDrive40 is faster, arriving 100 minutes sooner with 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR.

How many charging stops does the BMW i5 eDrive40 need from London to Sofia?

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs 11 charging stops to complete the 2442km route from London to Sofia, with a total travel time of 26h 17m.

What is the total travel time from London to Sofia in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The BMW i5 eDrive40 completes the 2442km route in 26h 17m, while the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR takes 27h 57m.

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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs VW ID. Buzz Pro LR: London to Sofia

Which EV is faster on the 2442km route? <strong>BMW i5 eDrive40</strong> wins by 100 minutes with 11 charging stops.

In our London to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 100 minutes, completing the 2442km route in 26h 17min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Sofia → London

Winner

BMW i5 eDrive40

Total time: 26h 17min (100 min faster)
Charging stops: 11
Charging time: 2h 18min
Energy: ~420 kWh
Distance: 2442km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW i5 eDrive40	VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
Travel time	26h 17min	27h 57min
Charging time:	2h 18min	3h 58min
Charging stops:	11	14
Energy used	~440 kWh	~441 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW i5 eDrive40 Route

Start: London (100% charge)
Stop 1: Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 29% → 61%)
Stop 2: Shell Tienbaan (10 min, 21% → 55%)
Stop 3: IONITY Bad Camberg West (10 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 4: IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 5: Supercharger Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 6: eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 11% → 53%)
Stop 7: OMV Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 8: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (23 min, 10% → 74%)
Stop 9: OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 10: JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 23% → 55%)
Stop 11: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
Arrival: Sofia

VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route

Start: London (100% charge)
Stop 1: Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (11 min, 13% → 44%)
Stop 2: Total Zolder Zuid (15 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 3: Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 4: Medenbach West (15 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 5: Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 6: Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 7: IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (13 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 8: eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 9: Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (16 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 10: IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (14 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 11: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
Stop 12: OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 13: OMV A1 (28 min, 19% → 76%)
Stop 14: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
Arrival: Sofia

Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won

The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 100-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2442km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 3h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~420 kWh vs ~540 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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Our calculations use real-world consumption data and actual charging curves from GoingElectric database. Results account for highway speeds, temperature assumptions, and real charger locations along your route.

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We support major charging networks including Tesla Supercharger, Ionity, Fastned, and all CCS-compatible chargers across Europe. You can also compare different networks to see which gets you there fastest.

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