In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 3 minutes, completing the 2335km route in 29h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 14 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 29h 19min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 40min
- Energy: ~516 kWh
- Distance: 2335km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
29h 22min |
29h 19min |
| Charging time: |
3h 46min |
3h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~420 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (13 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Champ Roland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (15 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Roadhouse (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Lario Est (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (19 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Champ Roland (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 3-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2335km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 40min vs 3h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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