In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 56 minutes, completing the 2927km route in 32h 25min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh needs only 16 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
CUPRA Born 77 kWh
- Total time: 32h 25min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 55min
- Energy: ~534 kWh
- Distance: 2927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
32h 25min |
33h 21min |
| Charging time: |
3h 55min |
4h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~528 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Vega (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (14 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gigean Nord (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
ANDGO (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (17 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gasparets (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 56-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2927km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 55min vs 4h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~534 kWh vs ~647 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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