In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 70 minutes, completing the 2617km route in 32h 10min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 15 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 32h 10min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 4h 30min
- Energy: ~579 kWh
- Distance: 2617km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
33h 20min |
32h 10min |
| Charging time: |
5h 36min |
4h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~471 kWh |
~470 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 20% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (14 min, 13% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (11 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Schnellladepark (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
HEM Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
SachsenEnergie City Center (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Burger King Kutnohorská (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Orlen (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Bábolna (23 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (34 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 17:
OMV smer Beograd (71 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 18:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 19:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Základní škola (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Győr (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (38 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 14:
OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 15:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 70-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2617km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 30min vs 5h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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