In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 94 minutes, completing the 1690km route in 19h 38min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 10 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 19h 38min (94 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 24min
- Energy: ~374 kWh
- Distance: 1690km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
21h 12min |
19h 38min |
| Charging time: |
3h 38min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~304 kWh |
~301 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 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Gonars Nord (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Scaligera Nord (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Free To X Villoresi Est (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Metropark (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Restaurant 2050 (10 min, 16% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bern
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 (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Eni Via Vetrego (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Galbusera Tre Marie (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 94-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 1690km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 24min vs 3h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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