In our Rome to Berlin EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 5 minutes, completing the 1485km route in 15h 48min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 15h 48min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~250 kWh
- Distance: 1485km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
15h 48min |
15h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 49min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (15 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Hecht Einrichtungen (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Berlin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (16 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
REWE Nymphenburger Straße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Esso Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Sophienberg Ost (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Hecht Einrichtungen (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 5-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1485km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 1h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~250 kWh vs ~328 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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