In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 37 minutes, completing the 2171km route in 23h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
CUPRA Born 77 kWh
- Total time: 23h 11min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~396 kWh
- Distance: 2171km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 11min |
23h 48min |
| Charging time: |
2h 44min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~389 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 (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Keskastel Est (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- 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 CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 37-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2171km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~396 kWh vs ~480 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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