In our Munich to Budapest EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 1 minutes, completing the 645km route in 6h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 6h 35min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~109 kWh
- Distance: 645km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
6h 35min |
6h 36min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~116 kWh |
~116 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Weierbachweg, Melk (15 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd, Mosonmagyaróvár (15 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Budapest
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Raststation Sankt Pölten, Gerersdorf (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
Shopping Bruck, Bruck an der Leitha (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bábolna, Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 1-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 645km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~109 kWh vs ~143 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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