In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 112 minutes, completing the 2705km route in 33h 7min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 33h 7min (112 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 51min
- Energy: ~465 kWh
- Distance: 2705km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
33h 7min |
34h 59min |
| Charging time: |
2h 51min |
4h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~487 kWh |
~488 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 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
HPC E.ON Drive Ladepark Beecker Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Van der Valk (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
HPC E.ON Drive Ladepark Beecker Straße (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned De Beerze (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 19:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 112-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2705km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 51min vs 4h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~465 kWh vs ~598 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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