In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 50 minutes, completing the 2169km route in 23h 48min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 23h 48min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 19min
- Energy: ~480 kWh
- Distance: 2169km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 38min |
23h 48min |
| Charging time: |
4h 8min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~389 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 (19 min, 53% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (38 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eisentratten (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Smatrics Lidl (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 9:
Burgauer See Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 10:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 11:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Super U (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (29 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (31 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eisentratten (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Smatrics Lidl (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Autohof Seligweiler (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Keskastel Est (29 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 50-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2169km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 19min vs 4h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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