In our Prague to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 99 minutes, completing the 2684km route in 27h 29min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 27h 29min (99 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 25min
- Energy: ~462 kWh
- Distance: 2684km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
27h 29min |
29h 8min |
| Charging time: |
2h 25min |
4h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~483 kWh |
~484 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
IONITY Hohenlohe Nord (14 min, 11% → 61%)
-
Stop 2:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 3:
Aire de Besançon Champoux (13 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 4:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 5:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (14 min, 26% → 67%)
-
Stop 6:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (18 min, 24% → 71%)
-
Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (16 min, 10% → 64%)
-
Stop 9:
Area El Canto (15 min, 10% → 62%)
-
Stop 10:
IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 10% → 61%)
-
Stop 11:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (11 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 2:
Bonfelder Straße (13 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 3:
Renchtal West (13 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 4:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (21 min, 10% → 61%)
-
Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Glanon (12 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 6:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 39%)
-
Stop 7:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (33 min, 10% → 79%)
-
Stop 8:
Supercharger Super U (11 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 9:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (13 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 12:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 13:
Autovía de Castilla (24 min, 10% → 65%)
-
Stop 14:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 15:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 16:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 99-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2684km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 25min vs 4h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~462 kWh vs ~593 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons