In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 37 minutes, completing the 1667km route in 20h 0min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 20h 0min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 40min
- Energy: ~369 kWh
- Distance: 1667km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
20h 37min |
20h 0min |
| Charging time: |
3h 8min |
2h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lambro Sud (10 min, 22% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Monte Alto Sud (18 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Vega (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Dul Jug (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Vega (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Barje Jug (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
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 37-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1667km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 40min vs 3h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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