In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 128 minutes, completing the 2173km route in 23h 48min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 12 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 23h 48min (128 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 19min
- Energy: ~480 kWh
- Distance: 2173km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
25h 56min |
23h 48min |
| Charging time: |
4h 42min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
22 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 30% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Lapovo sever (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (13 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Pendlerparkplatz Schweinbach (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
eni Tankstelle Verdistraße (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Shell Euro Rastpark (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Super U (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 21:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Aire de Gueux (22 min, 15% → 67%)
- 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 128-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 2173km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 19min vs 4h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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