In our Bucharest to Paris EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 41 minutes, completing the 2301km route in 24h 36min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
CUPRA Born 77 kWh
- Total time: 24h 36min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 48min
- Energy: ~420 kWh
- Distance: 2301km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 36min |
25h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 48min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (20 min, 26% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (13 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
OMV eMotion Parndorf Outlet Center (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Autohaus Rieger (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Bonfelder Straße (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Paris
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (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 (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
JET Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger AVIA (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Total Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Tank & Rast Raststätte Pfalz (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 14:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 41-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2301km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 48min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~420 kWh vs ~509 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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