In our Athens to Helsinki EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 8 minutes, completing the 3215km route in 42h 42min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 17 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 42h 42min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 5h 51min
- Energy: ~711 kWh
- Distance: 3215km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
42h 50min |
42h 42min |
| Charging time: |
5h 35min |
5h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~579 kWh |
~576 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (15 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (26 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Ledi MS (39 min, 21% → 89%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
KFC (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 24% → 65%)
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Stop 18:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 20:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 21:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 44% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (40 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Zemun Park (36 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (17 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Lakeside (38 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (46 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 14:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 8-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3215km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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