In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 11 minutes, completing the 2163km route in 24h 2min. 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 2min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 4min
- Energy: ~364 kWh
- Distance: 2163km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 2min |
24h 13min |
| Charging time: |
3h 4min |
3h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (20 min, 14% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Industriestraße (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle Verdistraße (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Lidl (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Odmorište Novska Jug (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (22 min, 17% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Sindelfinger Wald (10 min, 14% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Hofoldinger Forst Süd (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Lidl (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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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 11-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2163km 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 4min vs 3h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~364 kWh vs ~478 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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