In our Riga to Madrid EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 64 minutes, completing the 3340km route in 38h 4min. 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 21 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
CUPRA Born 77 kWh
- Total time: 38h 4min (64 min faster)
- Charging stops: 21
- Charging time: 4h 34min
- Energy: ~609 kWh
- Distance: 3340km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
38h 4min |
39h 8min |
| Charging time: |
4h 34min |
5h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~601 kWh |
~602 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 (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Remscheid West (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bierset (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Aire des Groies (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (10 min, 18% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
Remscheid West (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 17:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 15% → 50%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 64-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3340km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 21 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 34min vs 5h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~609 kWh vs ~738 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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