In our Lisbon to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 9 minutes, completing the 2736km route in 33h 19min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 18 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 33h 19min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 22min
- Energy: ~605 kWh
- Distance: 2736km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
33h 28min |
33h 19min |
| Charging time: |
4h 31min |
4h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~492 kWh |
~492 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (14 min, 30% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saugon Est (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (21 min, 25% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Relais de la Ronde (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Jardiland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Les Viviers Canger (15 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- 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 9-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2736km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 22min vs 4h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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