In our Vienna to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 33 minutes, completing the 1005km route in 11h 13min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 11h 13min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 50min
- Energy: ~222 kWh
- Distance: 1005km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
11h 46min |
11h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
1h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~181 kWh |
~181 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (20 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (71 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 33-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1005km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 50min vs 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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