In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro by 65 minutes, completing the 3139km route in 38h 39min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on October 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 19 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 38h 39min (65 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 5h 43min
- Energy: ~694 kWh
- Distance: 3139km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
39h 44min |
38h 39min |
| Charging time: |
6h 45min |
5h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~565 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (29 min, 26% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (64 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Vega (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (23 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (15 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Vila Sana (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 19:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 20:
Zunder Avia (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- 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 VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 65-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro on this 3139km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 43min vs 6h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~694 kWh vs ~715 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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