In our Rome to Riga EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 93 minutes, completing the 2415km route in 26h 19min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 26h 19min (93 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~415 kWh
- Distance: 2415km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
26h 19min |
27h 52min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
3h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~435 kWh |
~436 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Fella Est (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Olympia (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Factory Annopol (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (14 min, 34% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (14 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Zajazd Plan (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Factory Annopol (34 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (46 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 15:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 93-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2415km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 3h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~415 kWh vs ~534 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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