In our Riga to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 159 minutes, completing the 2111km route in 24h 59min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
- Total time: 24h 59min (159 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~373 kWh
- Distance: 2111km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 59min |
27h 38min |
| Charging time: |
2h 4min |
4h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~382 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (13 min, 46% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (20 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
HPC Volvo Aleja Powstańców Śląskich (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco Teplická cesta (21 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (38 min, 10% → 83%)
- 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 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ achieved a 159-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2111km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 4min vs 4h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~373 kWh vs ~467 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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