In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 15 minutes, completing the 1670km route in 19h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 19h 23min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~281 kWh
- Distance: 1670km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
19h 23min |
19h 38min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (13 min, 54% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (16 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Galbusera Tre Marie (18 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 55% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Eni Via Vetrego (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Galbusera Tre Marie (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 15-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1670km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 2h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~281 kWh vs ~369 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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