In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 90 minutes, completing the 2159km route in 22h 18min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 22h 18min (90 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2159km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
22h 18min |
23h 48min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 4:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 11% → 51%)
-
Stop 5:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 14% → 54%)
-
Stop 6:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (13 min, 10% → 60%)
-
Stop 7:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 8:
Aire de Keskastel Est (12 min, 10% → 53%)
-
Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 55% → 74%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (31 min, 10% → 77%)
-
Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 38%)
-
Stop 6:
IONITY Eisentratten (10 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 7:
Smatrics Lidl (15 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 8:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
-
Stop 9:
Supercharger Autohof Seligweiler (14 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 10:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (14 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 11:
Aire de Keskastel Est (29 min, 10% → 74%)
-
Stop 12:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 90-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2159km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~371 kWh vs ~477 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons