In our Riga to Bern EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 88 minutes, completing the 1952km route in 22h 26min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 22h 26min (88 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~336 kWh
- Distance: 1952km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
22h 26min |
23h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 52min |
3h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~351 kWh |
~352 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (32 min, 49% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Total Autohof Leipzig Flughafen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Neckarburg West (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (48 min, 38% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Karczma Rzym (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Frankenwald West (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Sindelfinger Wald (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 88-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1952km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 3h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~336 kWh vs ~432 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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