In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 20 minutes, completing the 1860km route in 23h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km range doesn't beat the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 23h 28min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 15min
- Energy: ~411 kWh
- Distance: 1860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
23h 28min |
23h 48min |
| Charging time: |
3h 15min |
3h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~335 kWh |
~335 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (14 min, 34% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Barje Jug (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (29 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Promenada Mall (29 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 37% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Dul Jug (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (31 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (48 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 20-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1860km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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