In our Prague to Brussels EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 1 minutes, completing the 900km route in 9h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 9h 5min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 54min
- Energy: ~152 kWh
- Distance: 900km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
9h 5min |
9h 6min |
| Charging time: |
54min |
54min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~162 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (13 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (14 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Brussels
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 20% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (14 min, 12% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 1-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 900km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~152 kWh vs ~199 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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