In our Sofia to Amsterdam EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 115 minutes, completing the 2126km route in 23h 1min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 13 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 23h 1min (115 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 5min
- Energy: ~470 kWh
- Distance: 2126km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 56min |
23h 1min |
| Charging time: |
4h 31min |
3h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~383 kWh |
~382 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 30% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Lapovo sever (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Dobrenje Vzhod (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Steiner-Bau (13 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Raststation Voralpenkreuz (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Smatrics Hub Suben (12 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Total Tankstelle (11 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Haidt Nord (12 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 19:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 21:
Aral Tankstelle Bergische Landstraße (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 22:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 23:
Fastned De Poel (10 min, 12% → 43%)
- 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 115-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 2126km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 5min vs 4h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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