Which is faster from Riga to Athens: BMW i5 eDrive40 or VW ID. Buzz Pro LR?

The BMW i5 eDrive40 is faster, arriving 127 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR.

How many charging stops does the BMW i5 eDrive40 need from Riga to Athens?

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs 12 charging stops to complete the 2820km route from Riga to Athens, with a total travel time of 33h 28m.

What is the total travel time from Riga to Athens in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The BMW i5 eDrive40 completes the 2820km route in 33h 28m, while the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR takes 35h 35m.

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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs VW ID. Buzz Pro LR: Riga to Athens

Which EV is faster on the 2820km route? <strong>BMW i5 eDrive40</strong> wins by 127 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Riga to Athens EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 127 minutes, completing the 2820km route in 33h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Athens → Riga

Winner

BMW i5 eDrive40

Total time: 33h 28min (127 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 3h 27min
Energy: ~485 kWh
Distance: 2820km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW i5 eDrive40	VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
Travel time	33h 28min	35h 35min
Charging time:	3h 27min	5h 36min
Charging stops:	12	13
Energy used	~508 kWh	~507 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW i5 eDrive40 Route

Start: Riga (100% charge)
Stop 1: McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (25 min, 15% → 69%)
Stop 2: Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 3: MOP Promna-Kolonia (10 min, 33% → 62%)
Stop 4: HPC Volvo Aleja Powstańców Śląskich (10 min, 12% → 48%)
Stop 5: Tesco Teplická cesta (22 min, 15% → 71%)
Stop 6: Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (21 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 7: OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 73%)
Stop 8: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 9: Makpetrol A1 (12 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 10: Park Hotel Polykastro (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 11: Skotina dir Athen (11 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 12: Shell (13 min, 10% → 56%)
Arrival: Athens

VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route

Start: Riga (100% charge)
Stop 1: Cafe Baltica (10 min, 76% → 89%)
Stop 2: McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (39 min, 10% → 81%)
Stop 3: Factory Annopol (22 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 4: Shell MOP West (15 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 5: Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 6: Tesco Teplická cesta (37 min, 10% → 84%)
Stop 7: Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (38 min, 10% → 85%)
Stop 8: OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 10% → 87%)
Stop 9: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 10: Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 11: Park Hotel Polykastro (14 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 12: Skotina dir Athen (34 min, 10% → 81%)
Stop 13: Atalanti Süd (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Arrival: Athens

Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won

The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 127-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2820km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 27min vs 5h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~485 kWh vs ~623 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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Our calculations use real-world consumption data and actual charging curves from GoingElectric database. Results account for highway speeds, temperature assumptions, and real charger locations along your route.

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