In our Zagreb to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 86 minutes, completing the 2230km route in 25h 32min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 25h 32min (86 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 55min
- Energy: ~384 kWh
- Distance: 2230km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
25h 32min |
26h 58min |
| Charging time: |
1h 55min |
3h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~401 kWh |
~401 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Express (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Diksmuidestraat (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (16 min, 21% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Turmöl Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Donautal Ost (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (27 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 86-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2230km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 55min vs 3h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~384 kWh vs ~493 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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