In our London to Lisbon EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 18 minutes, completing the 2164km route in 24h 38min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 24h 38min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 17min
- Energy: ~478 kWh
- Distance: 2164km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 56min |
24h 38min |
| Charging time: |
3h 27min |
3h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire des Falaises de Widehem Ouest (10 min, 32% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (22 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (26 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Turismo (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 13% → 44%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Les Viviers Canger (23 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Saugon Ouest (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Autovía de Castilla (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
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 18-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2164km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 17min vs 3h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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