In our Bucharest to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 70 minutes, completing the 3111km route in 37h 21min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 21 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 37h 21min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 21
- Charging time: 4h 50min
- Energy: ~688 kWh
- Distance: 3111km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
38h 31min |
37h 21min |
| Charging time: |
5h 58min |
4h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~560 kWh |
~560 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (36 min, 15% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hadikgasse (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 10:
Mer McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 12:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 14:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 16:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Moto Toddington Northbound (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (34 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 23:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 17%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (29 min, 18% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hadikgasse (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Hub Suben (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 18:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 21:
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 70-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 3111km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 21 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 50min vs 5h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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