In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro by 17 minutes, completing the 1490km route in 15h 59min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 15h 59min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 57min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 1490km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
16h 16min |
15h 59min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
1h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Frankenwald West, Berg (11 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (16 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (16 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (16 min, 10% → 53%)
- 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 17-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro on this 1490km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 57min vs 2h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~329 kWh vs ~339 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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