In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the XPENG P7 AWD Performance beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro by 49 minutes, completing the 1490km route in 15h 27min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The XPENG P7 AWD Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG P7 AWD Performance
- Total time: 15h 27min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~302 kWh
- Distance: 1490km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro |
XPENG P7 AWD Performance |
| Travel time |
16h 16min |
15h 27min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~267 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
XPENG P7 AWD Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Frankenwald West, Berg (10 min, 27% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (10 min, 28% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the XPENG P7 AWD Performance Won
The XPENG P7 AWD Performance achieved a 49-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro on this 1490km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 2h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~302 kWh vs ~339 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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