In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 116 minutes, completing the 2079km route in 22h 24min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 13 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 22h 24min (116 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 0min
- Energy: ~460 kWh
- Distance: 2079km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 20min |
22h 24min |
| Charging time: |
4h 26min |
3h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
22 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~374 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 (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 22:
Total Zolder Noord (10 min, 11% → 43%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 116-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 2079km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 0min vs 4h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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