In our Berlin to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 9 minutes, completing the 1674km route in 20h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 20h 55min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 22min
- Energy: ~370 kWh
- Distance: 1674km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
21h 4min |
20h 55min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe (15 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned De Beerze (11 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 9-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1674km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 22min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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