In our Helsinki to Lisbon EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 10 minutes, completing the 4213km route in 51h 41min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 26 charging stops compared to 29 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 51h 41min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 26
- Charging time: 6h 47min
- Energy: ~931 kWh
- Distance: 4213km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
51h 51min |
51h 41min |
| Charging time: |
6h 50min |
6h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
29 |
26 |
| Energy used |
~758 kWh |
~758 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Niidu (12 min, 34% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Purvciems (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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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 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Remscheid West (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Bierset (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 20:
Fastned Aire des Groies (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 21:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 22:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 25:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 26:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 27:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 28:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 29:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Remscheid West (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 23:
Area El Canto (29 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 26:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 10-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 4213km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 26 stops vs 29 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 47min vs 6h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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