In our Riga to Sofia EV duel, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 75 minutes, completing the 2114km route in 26h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh
- Total time: 26h 23min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 43min
- Energy: ~381 kWh
- Distance: 2114km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
26h 23min |
27h 38min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
4h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~382 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (19 min, 19% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (11 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Shell MOP West (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
KFC (28 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (18 min, 14% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Ledi MS (19 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 76% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (39 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Shell MOP West (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco Teplická cesta (37 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Ledi MS (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Lapovo sever (67 min, 10% → 89%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh Won
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh achieved a 75-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2114km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 43min vs 4h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~381 kWh vs ~467 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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