In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Porsche Cayenne Electric beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 185 minutes, completing the 3131km route in 35h 34min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric needs only 12 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Porsche Cayenne Electric
- Total time: 35h 34min (185 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 46min
- Energy: ~660 kWh
- Distance: 3131km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Cayenne Electric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
35h 34min |
38h 39min |
| Charging time: |
2h 46min |
5h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Porsche Cayenne Electric Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (40 min, 27% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 16% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Villaggio Generale Dall'Ora (10 min, 14% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (14 min, 11% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (12 min, 12% → 66%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Gasparets (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Porsche Cayenne Electric Won
The Porsche Cayenne Electric achieved a 185-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3131km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 46min vs 5h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~660 kWh vs ~692 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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