In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 77 minutes, completing the 3020km route in 35h 54min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 20 charging stops compared to 25 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 35h 54min (77 min faster)
- Charging stops: 20
- Charging time: 4h 46min
- Energy: ~668 kWh
- Distance: 3020km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
37h 11min |
35h 54min |
| Charging time: |
5h 51min |
4h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
25 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~544 kWh |
~544 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 46% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Dobrinci (20 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (32 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Vzhod (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Steiner-Bau (10 min, 18% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
EDEKA Hartmannsgruber Lagerhausstraße (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Mer McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Medenbach Ost (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 17:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 21:
Moto Toddington Northbound (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 24:
Port of Holyhead (23 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 25:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- 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 VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 77-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 3020km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 20 stops vs 25 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 46min vs 5h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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