In our Riga to Madrid EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 22 minutes, completing the 3340km route in 38h 46min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 21 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 38h 46min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 21
- Charging time: 5h 18min
- Energy: ~563 kWh
- Distance: 3340km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
38h 46min |
39h 8min |
| Charging time: |
5h 18min |
5h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~601 kWh |
~602 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (49 min, 36% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Ehrenberg West (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Eupen (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Aire des Groies (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (12 min, 16% → 51%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
Remscheid West (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 17:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 15% → 50%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 22-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3340km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 21 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 18min vs 5h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~563 kWh vs ~738 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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