In our Athens to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 38 minutes, completing the 3185km route in 45h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro 2023
- Total time: 45h 5min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 5h 0min
- Energy: ~557 kWh
- Distance: 3185km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
45h 43min |
45h 5min |
| Charging time: |
5h 33min |
5h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~573 kWh |
~573 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sklavenitis Supermarket (20 min, 37% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Xenos (53 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Q8 easy Via Appia (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Murge Est (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Hotel Eden (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Piceno Est (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY KFC (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
La Pioppa Est (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Roadhouse (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (26 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 18:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
DEI Blue Kapsiochas (14 min, 12% → 31%)
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Stop 2:
Xenos (51 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Electrip Le Colonne Settore D4 (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Battaglia Est (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Hotel Eden (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Piceno Est (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
San Martino Est (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (10 min, 19% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 38-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3185km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 0min vs 5h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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