In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 72 minutes, completing the 2171km route in 23h 1min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
- Total time: 23h 1min (72 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 36min
- Energy: ~494 kWh
- Distance: 2171km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor |
| Travel time |
24h 13min |
23h 1min |
| Charging time: |
3h 28min |
2h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (22 min, 17% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Sindelfinger Wald (10 min, 14% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Hofoldinger Forst Süd (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Lidl (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (10 min, 13% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
EnBW Autohof Seligweiler (10 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Hofoldinger Forst Süd (11 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Wagrainer Straße (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (30 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (51 min, 15% → 90%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Won
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor achieved a 72-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2171km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 36min vs 3h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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