In our Vilnius to Brussels EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 3 minutes, completing the 1790km route in 19h 7min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 19h 7min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~301 kWh
- Distance: 1790km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
19h 7min |
19h 10min |
| Charging time: |
2h 29min |
2h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~322 kWh |
~323 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 (16 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Chwałszyce (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße (15 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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 (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Skarboszewo (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (18 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus König (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
EnBW Schnellladepark (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Tramin Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 3-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1790km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 2h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~301 kWh vs ~396 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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