In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro beats the VW ABT e-Caddy by 917 minutes, completing the 2343km route in 25h 23min. The key advantage? 38 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro needs only 14 charging stops compared to 52 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro
- Total time: 25h 23min (917 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 33min
- Energy: ~404 kWh
- Distance: 2343km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ABT e-Caddy |
VW ID.3 Pro |
| Travel time |
40h 40min |
25h 23min |
| Charging time: |
17h 5min |
3h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
52 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~422 kWh |
~416 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ABT e-Caddy Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
EnBW Schnellladepark, Wollin (12 min, 12% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Allego Euro Rastpark Theeßen, Möckern (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben, Hohe Börde (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord, Königslutter am Elm (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's, Peine (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Magic Spielhalle, Garbsen (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Schafstrift Nord, Auetal (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Niedergassel, Bielefeld (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Euro Rastpark, Lippetal (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
ALDI Nord Vorhalle, Hagen (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (21 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Frechen Nord, Frechen (19 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (19 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (29 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 17:
Total Tankstelle, Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (21 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 18:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (11 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 20:
Lidl, Cambrai (42 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 22:
Aire de Ressons Ouest, Antheuil-Portes (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 24:
Total Avenue de la Porte d'Italie, Paris (19 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Parc multimodal de Longvilliers, Longvilliers (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 26:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce, Châtenay (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 27:
Aire d'Orléans-Saran, Gidy (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 28:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 29:
IONITY Aire de Tours La Longue Vue, Monnaie (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 30:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 31:
IONITY Poitiers Jaunay-Clan, Jaunay-Clan (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 32:
IONITY Super U, Vivonne (26 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 33:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 34:
Supercharger Ibis Styles, Angoulême (17 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 35:
Lidl, Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 36:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest, Bedenac (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 37:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 38:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime, Mios (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 39:
Aire de la Porte des Landes Ouest, Saugnac-et-Muret (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 40:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest, Castets (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 41:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest, Labenne (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 42:
Lidl, Saint-Jean-de-Luz (31 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 43:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 44:
Avia, Eibar (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 45:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 46:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (19 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 47:
IONITY Briviesca Norte, Briviesca (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 48:
Repsol Tankstelle, Cardeñajimeno (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 49:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 50:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 51:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 52:
El Cancho Del Aguila, La Cabrera (30 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID.3 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Magic Spielhalle, Garbsen (14 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (15 min, 12% → 55%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the VW ID.3 Pro Won
The VW ID.3 Pro achieved a 917-minute advantage over VW ABT e-Caddy on this 2343km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 52 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 33min vs 17h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~404 kWh vs ~773 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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