In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 13 minutes, completing the 2171km route in 24h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro 2023
- Total time: 24h 0min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 2min
- Energy: ~380 kWh
- Distance: 2171km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
24h 13min |
24h 0min |
| Charging time: |
3h 28min |
3h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~389 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
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (17 min, 22% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Lidl (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Odmorište Novska Jug (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 13-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2171km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 2min vs 3h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~380 kWh vs ~480 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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