In our Helsinki to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 3 minutes, completing the 3106km route in 42h 29min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 20 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 42h 29min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 20
- Charging time: 4h 58min
- Energy: ~687 kWh
- Distance: 3106km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
42h 32min |
42h 29min |
| Charging time: |
5h 10min |
4h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~559 kWh |
~560 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Vienības (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (41 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 22:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 23:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (18 min, 25% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Vilniaus (41 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Południe (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Karczma Rzym (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Walewice (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
HPC E.ON Drive Ladepark Beecker Straße (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned De Beerze (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 20:
Circle K Dublin Port (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 3-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3106km 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 4h 58min vs 5h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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