In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the Porsche Macan Electric beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 97 minutes, completing the 2157km route in 22h 11min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Porsche Macan Electric needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Porsche Macan Electric
- Total time: 22h 11min (97 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~400 kWh
- Distance: 2157km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Macan Electric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
22h 11min |
23h 48min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~388 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Porsche Macan Electric Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (17 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Eisentratten (14 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
REWE Nymphenburger Straße (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Keskastel Est (13 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (10 min, 10% → 55%)
- 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 Porsche Macan Electric Won
The Porsche Macan Electric achieved a 97-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2157km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~400 kWh vs ~477 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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