In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro beats the VW ABT e-Caddy by 726 minutes, completing the 1705km route in 19h 23min. The key advantage? 27 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 16, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro needs only 10 charging stops compared to 37 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro
- Total time: 19h 23min (726 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 30min
- Energy: ~294 kWh
- Distance: 1705km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ABT e-Caddy |
VW ID.3 Pro |
| Travel time |
31h 29min |
19h 23min |
| Charging time: |
13h 1min |
2h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
37 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~307 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ABT e-Caddy Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Freienhufener Eck West (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Gewerbepark (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
SachsenEnergie City Center (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Varvažov sever (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen Siřejovice západ (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl Kbelská (19 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Bělčice (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Mikulášov jih (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
OC Karlov (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
MOL Troubsko jih (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
Ladná směr Brno (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Slovnaft (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 15:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Győr (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 18:
M1 Igmandi Piheno - Budapest (30 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 19:
Páty Süd (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 20:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 21:
Kecskemét déli (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 22:
OMV (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 23:
MOL Szatymazi nyugat (28 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 24:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 25:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 26:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 27:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 28:
OMV (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 29:
MOL Zarandului (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 30:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Orăștie Sens Bucuresti (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 31:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (28 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 32:
MOL (71 min, 10% → 92%)
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Stop 33:
Petrom Calea lui Traian (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 34:
OMV Tepșenari (19 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 35:
Petrom Maracineni (35 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 36:
MOL (22 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 37:
Kaufland Basarab (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.3 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 42% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Bory Mall (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
OMV (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Gavana (12 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the VW ID.3 Pro Won
The VW ID.3 Pro achieved a 726-minute advantage over VW ABT e-Caddy on this 1705km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 37 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 30min vs 13h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~294 kWh vs ~563 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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