In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 36 minutes, completing the 3513km route in 38h 44min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 needs only 20 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro 2023
- Total time: 38h 44min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 20
- Charging time: 5h 12min
- Energy: ~615 kWh
- Distance: 3513km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
39h 20min |
38h 44min |
| Charging time: |
5h 42min |
5h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
22 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~632 kWh |
~633 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 (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
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (23 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Rue John Mac Adam (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Super-U (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
Autovía de Castilla (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 20:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (17 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 36-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3513km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 20 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 12min vs 5h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~615 kWh vs ~777 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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