In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 15 minutes, completing the 2160km route in 23h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro 2023
- Total time: 23h 33min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 3min
- Energy: ~378 kWh
- Distance: 2160km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
23h 48min |
23h 33min |
| Charging time: |
3h 19min |
3h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Eben Nord (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Keskastel Est (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 15-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2160km 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 3h 3min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~378 kWh vs ~478 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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