In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 65 minutes, completing the 2512km route in 34h 27min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km 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 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 34h 27min (65 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 4h 21min
- Energy: ~555 kWh
- Distance: 2512km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
35h 32min |
34h 27min |
| Charging time: |
5h 19min |
4h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~452 kWh |
~450 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 53% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (27 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (21 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (47 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (40 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Reval Auto Audi (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Neste Pääsküla (11 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
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 (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (17 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (38 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (46 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 65-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2512km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 21min vs 5h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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