In our Bucharest to Lisbon EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 54 minutes, completing the 3715km route in 43h 44min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 needs only 20 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro 2023
- Total time: 43h 44min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 20
- Charging time: 5h 56min
- Energy: ~650 kWh
- Distance: 3715km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
44h 38min |
43h 44min |
| Charging time: |
6h 44min |
5h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~669 kWh |
~669 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (10 min, 35% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (60 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Emmezeta Jankomir (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Eni Via Vetrego (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (29 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 15:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (30 min, 11% → 76%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Autovía de Castilla (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 23:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (49 min, 13% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (23 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Rue John Mac Adam (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Super-U (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
Autovía de Castilla (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 20:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (17 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 54-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3715km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 20 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 56min vs 6h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~650 kWh vs ~821 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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