In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 46 minutes, completing the 1627km route in 18h 7min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 18h 7min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 55min
- Energy: ~360 kWh
- Distance: 1627km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
18h 53min |
18h 7min |
| Charging time: |
3h 39min |
2h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~292 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bahnhof Neustadt (14 min, 47% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (10 min, 11% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (34 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
OMV smer Beograd (71 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Základní škola (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (38 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 46-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1627km 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 2h 55min vs 3h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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