In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 6 minutes, completing the 2273km route in 28h 15min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 14 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 28h 15min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 37min
- Energy: ~503 kWh
- Distance: 2273km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
28h 21min |
28h 15min |
| Charging time: |
3h 35min |
3h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~409 kWh |
~408 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Jardiland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Les Viviers Canger (15 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 15% → 31%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (13 min, 45% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (34 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Jardiland (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Les Viviers Canger (14 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 14:
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 6-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2273km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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