In our Riga to Bern EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 39 minutes, completing the 1953km route in 23h 15min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
CUPRA Born 77 kWh
- Total time: 23h 15min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 39min
- Energy: ~356 kWh
- Distance: 1953km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 15min |
23h 54min |
| Charging time: |
2h 39min |
3h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~352 kWh |
~352 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (31 min, 44% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (12 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (12 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
Autohof Schwabach West (14 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Boschstraße (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (48 min, 38% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Karczma Rzym (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Frankenwald West (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Sindelfinger Wald (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 39-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1953km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 39min vs 3h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~356 kWh vs ~432 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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