In our Vilnius to Bern EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 5 minutes, completing the 1906km route in 21h 1min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 21h 1min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 41min
- Energy: ~321 kWh
- Distance: 1906km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
21h 1min |
21h 6min |
| Charging time: |
2h 41min |
2h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~343 kWh |
~344 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (29 min, 37% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Nowostawy (18 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Bar Mettos (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
KFC (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Schnellladepark (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Frankenhöhe Nord (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Boschstraße (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (24 min, 39% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Nowostawy (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Bar Mettos (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Shell (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Autohof Niederdorf (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Autohof Schwabach West (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Hohenlohe Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Backhaus Bäcker Baier (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle (15 min, 11% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 5-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1906km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 41min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~321 kWh vs ~421 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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