In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 7 minutes, completing the 2300km route in 23h 9min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 23h 9min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~349 kWh
- Distance: 2300km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
23h 16min |
23h 9min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 29% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100, Köln (10 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (12 min, 12% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord, Dortmund (16 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (19 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest, Labenne (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (12 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 7-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 2300km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 1h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~349 kWh vs ~405 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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