In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 88 minutes, completing the 3020km route in 34h 26min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor needs only 16 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
- Total time: 34h 26min (88 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 13min
- Energy: ~688 kWh
- Distance: 3020km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor |
| Travel time |
35h 54min |
34h 26min |
| Charging time: |
4h 46min |
3h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~544 kWh |
~544 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (19 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Im Gewerbepark (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Channel Gateway (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (17 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 17%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Won
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor achieved a 88-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3020km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 13min vs 4h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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