In our Athens to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 160 minutes, completing the 3182km route in 42h 40min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 9 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 42h 40min (160 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 54min
- Energy: ~483 kWh
- Distance: 3182km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
45h 20min |
42h 40min |
| Charging time: |
5h 16min |
2h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~573 kWh |
~570 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sklavenitis Supermarket (17 min, 37% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Xenos (42 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 (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Hotel Eden (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Piceno Est (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
San Martino Est (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (12 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Xenos (45 min, 24% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Murge Est (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger La Sosta (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (17 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Zunder Avia (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 160-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3182km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 54min vs 5h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~483 kWh vs ~501 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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