In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 39 minutes, completing the 1659km route in 18h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 18h 29min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 24min
- Energy: ~367 kWh
- Distance: 1659km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
19h 8min |
18h 29min |
| Charging time: |
3h 6min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~299 kWh |
~299 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 (19 min, 53% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (38 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Autogrill Po Ovest (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 39-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1659km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 24min vs 3h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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