In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 93 minutes, completing the 1681km route in 18h 29min. 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 9 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 18h 29min (93 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 24min
- Energy: ~372 kWh
- Distance: 1681km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
20h 2min |
18h 29min |
| Charging time: |
3h 37min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~299 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 30% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Lapovo sever (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Gonars Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Eni (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
Cantagallo Ovest (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Ristorante Goyo (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 17:
Giove Ovest (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- 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 93-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 1681km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 24min vs 3h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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