In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the Porsche Cayenne Electric beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 192 minutes, completing the 3513km route in 36h 8min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric needs only 12 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Porsche Cayenne Electric
- Total time: 36h 8min (192 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 50min
- Energy: ~741 kWh
- Distance: 3513km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Cayenne Electric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
36h 8min |
39h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 50min |
5h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~632 kWh |
~632 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Porsche Cayenne Electric Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (41 min, 14% → 87%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (12 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Villaggio Generale Dall'Ora (10 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (14 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (18 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
Area El Canto (10 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (10 min, 19% → 64%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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 (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Eni Via Vetrego (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (29 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (30 min, 11% → 76%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Autovía de Castilla (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 22:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Porsche Cayenne Electric Won
The Porsche Cayenne Electric achieved a 192-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3513km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 50min vs 5h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~741 kWh vs ~777 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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