In our Riga to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 67 minutes, completing the 3363km route in 39h 8min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 22 charging stops compared to 28 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 39h 8min (67 min faster)
- Charging stops: 22
- Charging time: 5h 34min
- Energy: ~743 kWh
- Distance: 3363km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
40h 15min |
39h 8min |
| Charging time: |
6h 19min |
5h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
28 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~605 kWh |
~602 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (15 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Dopiewiec (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus König (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 18% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Autohaus Weber (11 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Remscheid West (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger ibis Styles (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Limours-Janvry (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 20:
Warsemann Automobiles (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (19 min, 11% → 60%)
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Stop 22:
Fastned Aire des Groies (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 23:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 24:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 25:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 26:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 16% → 50%)
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Stop 27:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 28:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- 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 VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 67-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 3363km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 22 stops vs 28 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 34min vs 6h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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