In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 3 minutes, completing the 1926km route in 21h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 21h 41min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 48min
- Energy: ~426 kWh
- Distance: 1926km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
21h 44min |
21h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 51min |
2h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 27% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (12 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (26 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (16 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 1926km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 48min vs 2h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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