In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 154 minutes, completing the 3513km route in 36h 46min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 36h 46min (154 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 13min
- Energy: ~604 kWh
- Distance: 3513km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
36h 46min |
39h 20min |
| Charging time: |
3h 13min |
5h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~632 kWh |
~632 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Hyper U (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Super-U (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Autovía de Castilla (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (11 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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 (29 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (30 min, 11% → 76%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Autovía de Castilla (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 22:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 154-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3513km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 13min vs 5h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~604 kWh vs ~777 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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