In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 28 minutes, completing the 1490km route in 15h 59min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 15h 59min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 57min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 1490km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
16h 27min |
15h 59min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
1h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof, Lederhose (10 min, 16% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
REWE, Himmelkron (15 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle, Greding (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Mies-van-der-Rohe-Straße, München (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle Brennersee, Gries am Brenner (15 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 14% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (12 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger, Greding (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Mantova Village, Bagnolo San Vito (25 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 28-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1490km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 57min vs 2h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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