In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 160 minutes, completing the 2106km route in 24h 10min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric needs only 5 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric
- Total time: 24h 10min (160 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~364 kWh
- Distance: 2106km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric |
| Travel time |
26h 50min |
24h 10min |
| Charging time: |
3h 45min |
1h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~378 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (10 min, 37% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 26% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Centrum rekreacji i wypoczynku Hawrań (21 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Selgros Marsa (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Won
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric achieved a 160-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2106km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 3h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~364 kWh vs ~466 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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