In our Sofia to London EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 130 minutes, completing the 2446km route in 25h 3min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 9 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 25h 3min (130 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2446km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
27h 13min |
25h 3min |
| Charging time: |
3h 38min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
9 |
| 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.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 70% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Dobrenje Vzhod (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Turmöl Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: London
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 130-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2446km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 48min vs 3h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~371 kWh vs ~541 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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