In our Lisbon to Brussels EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 47 minutes, completing the 2034km route in 22h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 22h 19min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 50min
- Energy: ~450 kWh
- Distance: 2034km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 6min |
22h 19min |
| Charging time: |
3h 28min |
2h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~366 kWh |
~365 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 22% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Turismo (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotel Resort El Montico (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Area El Canto (10 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger McDonald's (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Rue de l'Auvent (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Poitiers Chincé (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Warsemann Automobiles (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Limours Briis-sous-Forges (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Ressons Est (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Carrefour Valenciennes (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Brussels
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 39% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Resort El Montico (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Area El Canto (10 min, 15% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger N10 (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Bauer Paris Occasion (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Novotel Valenciennes (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 47-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2034km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 50min vs 3h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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