In our Sofia to Amsterdam EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 48 minutes, completing the 2120km route in 23h 1min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km 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 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 23h 1min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 5min
- Energy: ~469 kWh
- Distance: 2120km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 49min |
23h 1min |
| Charging time: |
3h 53min |
3h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~382 kWh |
~382 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (19 min, 53% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (21 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
Mer McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 13:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Hünxe Ost (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 15:
Shell Recharge De Schaars (11 min, 12% → 37%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 55% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Königsforst Ost (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Rastplatz Helderloh (15 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 48-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2120km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 5min vs 3h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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