In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Porsche Cayenne Electric beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 63 minutes, completing the 2110km route in 25h 47min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Porsche Cayenne Electric
- Total time: 25h 47min (63 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~445 kWh
- Distance: 2110km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Cayenne Electric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
25h 47min |
26h 50min |
| Charging time: |
2h 0min |
3h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Porsche Cayenne Electric Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 15% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Izsáki (25 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Matejovce (12 min, 32% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Autodrom (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Postępu (21 min, 12% → 85%)
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Stop 7:
Jono Dailidės (28 min, 10% → 76%)
- 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric Won
The Porsche Cayenne Electric achieved a 63-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2110km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 3h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~445 kWh vs ~466 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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