In our Bern to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 41 minutes, completing the 1500km route in 20h 7min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 20h 7min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 13min
- Energy: ~332 kWh
- Distance: 1500km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
20h 48min |
20h 7min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~270 kWh |
~270 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Langres Noidant (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (13 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Champ Roland (26 min, 23% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (12 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Milton Keynes (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Port of Holyhead (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (19 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
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 41-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1500km 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 2h 13min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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