Which is faster from Madrid to Sofia: VW ID. Buzz Pro LR or VW ID.3 Pro S 2023?

The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 is faster, arriving 85 minutes sooner with 14 charging stops compared to 17 for the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR.

How many charging stops does the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 need from Madrid to Sofia?

The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs 14 charging stops to complete the 2928km route from Madrid to Sofia, with a total travel time of 32h 14m.

What is the total travel time from Madrid to Sofia in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 completes the 2928km route in 32h 14m, while the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR takes 33h 39m.

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VW ID. Buzz Pro LR vs VW ID.3 Pro S 2023: Madrid to Sofia

Which EV is faster on the 2928km route? <strong>VW ID.3 Pro S 2023</strong> wins by 85 minutes with 14 charging stops.

In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 85 minutes, completing the 2928km route in 32h 14min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Sofia → Madrid

Winner

VW ID.3 Pro S 2023

Total time: 32h 14min (85 min faster)
Charging stops: 14
Charging time: 3h 18min
Energy: ~490 kWh
Distance: 2928km

Quick Comparison

Metric	VW ID. Buzz Pro LR	VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
Travel time	33h 39min	32h 14min
Charging time:	4h 53min	3h 18min
Charging stops:	17	14
Energy used	~527 kWh	~527 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: Calle Gaspar Torrente (16 min, 15% → 55%)
Stop 2: IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 3: IONITY Mas de la Sala (19 min, 13% → 59%)
Stop 4: Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 5: Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 6: Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 7: IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 15% → 52%)
Stop 8: Conioli Sud (16 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 9: Area di Servizio Stura Est (26 min, 10% → 69%)
Stop 10: Monte Alto Sud (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 11: Vega (10 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 12: IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 13: Barje Jug (15 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 14: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
Stop 15: OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 16: JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 17: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
Arrival: Sofia

VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 40% → 61%)
Stop 2: IONITY Vila Sana (19 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 3: ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 4: Aire de Loupian (14 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 5: Aire de l'Arc (17 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 6: Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 7: Area di Servizio Stura Est (16 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 8: Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 9: Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (15 min, 11% → 58%)
Stop 10: Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 11: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (12 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 12: Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 13: JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 14: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 48%)
Arrival: Sofia

Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won

The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 85-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2928km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 18min vs 4h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~490 kWh vs ~647 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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Our calculations use real-world consumption data and actual charging curves from GoingElectric database. Results account for highway speeds, temperature assumptions, and real charger locations along your route.

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Yes! EV Duel lets you race up to 4 electric vehicles simultaneously on any route. Watch them compete in real-time and see which one arrives first with the fewest charging stops.

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We support major charging networks including Tesla Supercharger, Ionity, Fastned, and all CCS-compatible chargers across Europe. You can also compare different networks to see which gets you there fastest.

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