In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 46 minutes, completing the 3019km route in 35h 8min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh needs only 19 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
CUPRA Born 77 kWh
- Total time: 35h 8min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 0min
- Energy: ~551 kWh
- Distance: 3019km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
35h 8min |
35h 54min |
| Charging time: |
4h 0min |
4h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~543 kWh |
~544 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Robert-Bosch-Straße (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Diksmuidestraat (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Moto Toddington Northbound (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (23 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 19:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 46-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3019km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 0min vs 4h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~551 kWh vs ~667 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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