In our Athens to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 152 minutes, completing the 2809km route in 32h 3min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 8 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 32h 3min (152 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 15min
- Energy: ~426 kWh
- Distance: 2809km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
34h 35min |
32h 3min |
| Charging time: |
4h 40min |
2h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~506 kWh |
~505 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (13 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Shell MOP East (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Lakeside (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 152-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2809km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 15min vs 4h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~426 kWh vs ~443 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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