In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 17 minutes, completing the 3020km route in 35h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 needs only 19 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro 2023
- Total time: 35h 37min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 26min
- Energy: ~529 kWh
- Distance: 3020km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
35h 54min |
35h 37min |
| Charging time: |
4h 46min |
4h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~544 kWh |
~544 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 55% → 74%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 66%)
-
Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (17 min, 10% → 54%)
-
Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 42%)
-
Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 54%)
-
Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
-
Stop 13:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 41%)
-
Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 15:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
-
Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
-
Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 63%)
-
Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (15 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 39%)
-
Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (15 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 12:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (14 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 14:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 37%)
-
Stop 15:
IONITY Channel Gateway (13 min, 20% → 55%)
-
Stop 16:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (12 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 42%)
-
Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (26 min, 10% → 68%)
-
Stop 19:
Circle K Dublin Port (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 17-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3020km 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 26min vs 4h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~529 kWh vs ~668 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons