In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 99 minutes, completing the 2611km route in 30h 31min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 30h 31min (99 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 45min
- Energy: ~449 kWh
- Distance: 2611km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
30h 31min |
32h 10min |
| Charging time: |
2h 45min |
4h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~470 kWh |
~470 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (15 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle Radeburger Straße (13 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Základní škola (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Győr (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (38 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 14:
OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 15:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 99-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2611km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 45min vs 4h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~449 kWh vs ~577 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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