In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 177 minutes, completing the 2933km route in 30h 24min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 9 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 30h 24min (177 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~445 kWh
- Distance: 2933km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
33h 21min |
30h 24min |
| Charging time: |
4h 41min |
2h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~528 kWh |
~526 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 (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
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 (13 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (17 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Zunder Avia (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 177-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2933km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 4h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~445 kWh vs ~648 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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