Which is faster from Sofia to Helsinki: MINI Cooper SE 2024 or VW ID. Buzz Pro LR?

The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR is faster, arriving 97 minutes sooner with 13 charging stops compared to 19 for the MINI Cooper SE 2024.

How many charging stops does the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR need from Sofia to Helsinki?

The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs 13 charging stops to complete the 2508km route from Sofia to Helsinki, with a total travel time of 34h 27m.

What is the total travel time from Sofia to Helsinki in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR completes the 2508km route in 34h 27m, while the MINI Cooper SE 2024 takes 36h 4m.

EV Duel

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MINI Cooper SE 2024 vs VW ID. Buzz Pro LR: Sofia to Helsinki

Which EV is faster on the 2508km route? <strong>VW ID. Buzz Pro LR</strong> wins by 97 minutes with 13 charging stops.

In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 97 minutes, completing the 2508km route in 34h 27min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 13 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Helsinki → Sofia

Winner

VW ID. Buzz Pro LR

Total time: 34h 27min (97 min faster)
Charging stops: 13
Charging time: 4h 21min
Energy: ~554 kWh
Distance: 2508km

Quick Comparison

Metric	MINI Cooper SE 2024	VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
Travel time	36h 4min	34h 27min
Charging time:	5h 16min	4h 21min
Charging stops:	19	13
Energy used	~451 kWh	~450 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 43% → 61%)
Stop 2: OMV Lapovo sever (15 min, 20% → 51%)
Stop 3: OMV Zemun Park (25 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 4: BS Gazprom (14 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 5: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (16 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 6: Tesco (37 min, 10% → 79%)
Stop 7: Kaufland Wolkera (19 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 8: Biedronka Połomskiego (13 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 9: Shell MOP East (17 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 10: KFC (19 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 11: Kaufland (30 min, 10% → 67%)
Stop 12: MOP Rudniki Południe (15 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 13: Norfa XL (24 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 14: IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 15: Cafe Baltica (10 min, 16% → 46%)
Stop 16: Manufaktūra (11 min, 12% → 46%)
Stop 17: Neste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 18: Neste Niidu (11 min, 18% → 50%)
Stop 19: Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 44%)
Arrival: Helsinki

VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 55% → 73%)
Stop 2: OMV Zemun Park (36 min, 10% → 83%)
Stop 3: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 4: Tesco (23 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 5: Kaufland Wolkera (17 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 6: Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 7: Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 8: Lakeside (38 min, 10% → 85%)
Stop 9: McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (46 min, 10% → 89%)
Stop 10: Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 11: IONITY Circle K Ādaži (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 12: IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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 97-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2508km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 21min vs 5h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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Our calculations use real-world consumption data and actual charging curves from GoingElectric database. Results account for highway speeds, temperature assumptions, and real charger locations along your route.

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Yes! EV Duel lets you race up to 4 electric vehicles simultaneously on any route. Watch them compete in real-time and see which one arrives first with the fewest charging stops.

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We support major charging networks including Tesla Supercharger, Ionity, Fastned, and all CCS-compatible chargers across Europe. You can also compare different networks to see which gets you there fastest.

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