In our Rome to Riga EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Kia Niro EV by 55 minutes, completing the 2422km route in 27h 52min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 27h 52min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 52min
- Energy: ~535 kWh
- Distance: 2422km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
28h 47min |
27h 52min |
| Charging time: |
4h 46min |
3h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~436 kWh |
~436 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (16 min, 32% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Rohlenka (25 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Uniwar P1 (11 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Zajazd Plan (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Factory Annopol (42 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Rudniki Południe (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Circle K (18 min, 21% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Cafe Baltica (12 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (14 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Zajazd Plan (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Factory Annopol (34 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (46 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 15:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 55-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2422km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 52min vs 4h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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