In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro beats the VW e-Crafter by 841 minutes, completing the 1706km route in 18h 56min. The key advantage? 27 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro needs only 8 charging stops compared to 35 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro
- Total time: 18h 56min (841 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 8min
- Energy: ~316 kWh
- Distance: 1706km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW e-Crafter |
VW ID.4 Pro |
| Travel time |
32h 57min |
18h 56min |
| Charging time: |
14h 34min |
2h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
35 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~307 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW e-Crafter Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (17 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Freienhufener Eck West (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Gewerbepark (16 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
SachsenEnergie City Center (33 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
HPC Globus (13 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen Siřejovice západ (30 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Novovysočanská (21 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Bělčice (17 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (15 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Mikulášov jih (19 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Základní škola (28 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
MOL Troubsko jih (28 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Ladná směr Brno (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 14:
Motorest u Janíčkov (27 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
Lidl (22 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (17 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Győr (24 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 18:
M1 Igmandi Piheno - Budapest (34 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 19:
Páty Süd (26 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 20:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (30 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 21:
Kecskemét déli (32 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 22:
MOL Szatymazi nyugat (31 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 23:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (17 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 24:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (14 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 25:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (25 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 26:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (30 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 27:
OMV (37 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 28:
MOL Zarandului (13 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 29:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Orăștie Sens Bucuresti (27 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 30:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (31 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 31:
MOL (71 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 32:
Petrom Calea lui Traian (11 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 33:
OMV Tepșenari (23 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 34:
Petrom Maracineni (39 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 35:
MOL (27 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (12 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the VW ID.4 Pro Won
The VW ID.4 Pro achieved a 841-minute advantage over VW e-Crafter on this 1706km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 35 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 8min vs 14h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~316 kWh vs ~585 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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