In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 58 minutes, completing the 2172km route in 23h 48min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 12 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 23h 48min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 19min
- Energy: ~480 kWh
- Distance: 2172km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 46min |
23h 48min |
| Charging time: |
3h 56min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 46% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Dobrinci (20 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (32 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 14% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Eisentratten (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Smatrics Lidl (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (13 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Super U (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's (21 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire de Gueux (15 min, 15% → 54%)
- 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 58-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2172km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 19min vs 3h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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