In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 198 minutes, completing the 2928km route in 30h 21min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 8 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 30h 21min (198 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~444 kWh
- Distance: 2928km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
33h 39min |
30h 21min |
| Charging time: |
4h 53min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~526 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (16 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (19 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Monte Alto Sud (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Vega (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Barje Jug (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 16:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 17:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 14% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bages (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Monte Alto Sud (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 198-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2928km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 4h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~444 kWh vs ~647 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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