In our Riga to Paris EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 10 minutes, completing the 2083km route in 24h 50min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 24h 50min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 23min
- Energy: ~351 kWh
- Distance: 2083km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 50min |
25h 0min |
| Charging time: |
3h 23min |
3h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~376 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 (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bierset (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (20 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 10-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2083km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 23min vs 3h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~351 kWh vs ~461 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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