In our Athens to Helsinki EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 209 minutes, completing the 3215km route in 39h 21min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 10 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 39h 21min (209 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 34min
- Energy: ~488 kWh
- Distance: 3215km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
42h 50min |
39h 21min |
| Charging time: |
5h 35min |
2h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~579 kWh |
~575 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (15 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (26 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Ledi MS (39 min, 21% → 89%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
KFC (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 24% → 65%)
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Stop 18:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 20:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 21:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (10 min, 22% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Zemun Park (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco (15 min, 21% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (25 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 209-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3215km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 34min vs 5h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~488 kWh vs ~511 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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