In our Lisbon to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 71 minutes, completing the 2740km route in 33h 19min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 18 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 33h 19min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 22min
- Energy: ~606 kWh
- Distance: 2740km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
34h 30min |
33h 19min |
| Charging time: |
5h 24min |
4h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~493 kWh |
~492 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 (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Saugon Est (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Relais de la Ronde (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Jardiland (27 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (23 min, 19% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 20:
Port of Holyhead (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 21:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Saugon Est (34 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Jardiland (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Les Viviers Canger (14 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 71-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2740km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 22min vs 5h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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