In our Bucharest to Lisbon EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 254 minutes, completing the 3715km route in 40h 24min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 13 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 40h 24min (254 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 3min
- Energy: ~563 kWh
- Distance: 3715km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
44h 38min |
40h 24min |
| Charging time: |
6h 44min |
3h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~669 kWh |
~668 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.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (11 min, 39% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (30 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger King Cross (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Hyper U (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super-U (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 12% → 51%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 254-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3715km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 3min vs 6h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~563 kWh vs ~821 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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