In our Lisbon to Paris EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 38 minutes, completing the 1727km route in 18h 50min. 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 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 18h 50min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 21min
- Energy: ~382 kWh
- Distance: 1727km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
19h 28min |
18h 50min |
| Charging time: |
2h 53min |
2h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~311 kWh |
~310 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste, Castelo Branco (10 min, 22% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Turismo, Vilar Formoso (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Avenida Juan Pablo II, Salamanca (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotel Resort El Montico, Tordesillas (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Area El Canto, Torquemada (10 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Briviesca Sur, Briviesca (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris, Lormont (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette, Saint-Épain (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Warsemann Automobiles, Blois (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire de Val Neuvy, Châtenay (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste, Castelo Branco (10 min, 39% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa, Martín de Yeltes (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete, Simancas (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur, Briviesca (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris, Lormont (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette, Saint-Épain (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 38-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1727km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 21min vs 2h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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