In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 15 minutes, completing the 763km route in 8h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 8h 23min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~169 kWh
- Distance: 763km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 23min |
8h 38min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~140 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 55% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (36 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Budapest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 11% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Kecskemét északi (10 min, 34% → 57%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 15-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 763km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 1h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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