In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 111 minutes, completing the 1655km route in 17h 1min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025
- Total time: 17h 1min (111 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~325 kWh
- Distance: 1655km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
18h 52min |
17h 1min |
| Charging time: |
2h 41min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~301 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 (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 15% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Nord Est Mall (13 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (11 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 17% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 Won
The XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 achieved a 111-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1655km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 16min vs 2h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~325 kWh vs ~366 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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