In our Sofia to London EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 18 minutes, completing the 2446km route in 26h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro 2023
- Total time: 26h 55min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 20min
- Energy: ~428 kWh
- Distance: 2446km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
27h 13min |
26h 55min |
| Charging time: |
3h 38min |
3h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~440 kWh |
~440 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 (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (17 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: London
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 (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (16 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: London
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 18-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2446km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 20min vs 3h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~428 kWh vs ~541 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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