In our Sofia to Oslo EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 60 minutes, completing the 2609km route in 31h 47min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 17 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 31h 47min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 53min
- Energy: ~577 kWh
- Distance: 2609km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
32h 47min |
31h 47min |
| Charging time: |
4h 55min |
3h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~470 kWh |
~469 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 53% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
OC Karlov (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle Hohenzollerndamm (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
HEM Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 14:
Burger King (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Barbecue barn (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Importgatan (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 18:
Tradenvägen (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 19:
Circle K Alvim (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Oslo
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 55% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (36 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Základní škola (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Rasthof Berstetal (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Burger King (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Vikingagrillen (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 60-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2609km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 53min vs 4h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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