In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Peugeot e-208 136 50kWh by 155 minutes, completing the 2129km route in 26h 50min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 10 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 26h 50min (155 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 45min
- Energy: ~471 kWh
- Distance: 2129km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Peugeot e-208 136 50kWh |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
29h 25min |
26h 50min |
| Charging time: |
5h 35min |
3h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~383 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Peugeot e-208 136 50kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 38% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Lapovo sever (19 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
BS Gazprom Zmaj 1 (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (20 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
BS Gazprom (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco (56 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Wolkera (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Biedronka Lotników (10 min, 12% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Biedronka Połomskiego (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Shell MOP East (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
KFC (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
Orlen Wawrzyńca Surowieckiego (11 min, 21% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Kaufland (37 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 15:
MOP Rudniki Południe (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Norfa XL (24 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 18:
Cafe Baltica (13 min, 10% → 44%)
- 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 155-minute advantage over Peugeot e-208 136 50kWh on this 2129km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 45min vs 5h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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