In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 53 minutes, completing the 2110km route in 26h 50min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 26h 50min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 45min
- Energy: ~466 kWh
- Distance: 2110km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
27h 43min |
26h 50min |
| Charging time: |
4h 33min |
3h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 53% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (27 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (21 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (43 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (22 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 17%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (21 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 55% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (36 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (17 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (38 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (46 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 53-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2110km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 45min vs 4h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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