In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro beats the VW e-Crafter by 1103 minutes, completing the 2338km route in 24h 44min. The key advantage? 38 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro needs only 13 charging stops compared to 51 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro
- Total time: 24h 44min (1103 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 57min
- Energy: ~433 kWh
- Distance: 2338km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW e-Crafter |
VW ID.4 Pro |
| Travel time |
43h 7min |
24h 44min |
| Charging time: |
19h 35min |
2h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
51 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~421 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW e-Crafter Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
EnBW Schnellladepark, Wollin (13 min, 14% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Allego Euro Rastpark Theeßen, Möckern (22 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben, Hohe Börde (26 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord, Königslutter am Elm (22 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's, Peine (24 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
XXXLutz, Garbsen (31 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (24 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Niedergassel, Bielefeld (26 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Euro Rastpark, Lippetal (30 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
ALDI Nord Vorhalle, Hagen (17 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (24 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Frechen Nord, Frechen (22 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (14 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (22 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (32 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 16:
Total Tankstelle, Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (24 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (28 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (13 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 19:
Lidl, Cambrai (45 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (12 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de Ressons Ouest, Antheuil-Portes (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (19 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 23:
Total Avenue de la Porte d'Italie, Paris (22 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Parc multimodal de Longvilliers, Longvilliers (19 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce, Châtenay (17 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 26:
Aire d'Orléans-Saran, Gidy (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 27:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 28:
IONITY Aire de Tours La Longue Vue, Monnaie (19 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 29:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (32 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 30:
IONITY Poitiers Jaunay-Clan, Jaunay-Clan (17 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 31:
IONITY Super U, Vivonne (29 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 32:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (17 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 33:
Supercharger Ibis Styles, Angoulême (20 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 34:
Lidl, Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire (19 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 35:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest, Bedenac (19 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 36:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (21 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 37:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime, Mios (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 38:
Aire de la Porte des Landes Ouest, Saugnac-et-Muret (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 39:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest, Castets (27 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 40:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest, Labenne (16 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 41:
Lidl, Saint-Jean-de-Luz (35 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 42:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (16 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 43:
Repsol, Bergara (27 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 44:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda, Vitoria-Gasteiz (13 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 45:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (22 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 46:
IONITY Briviesca Norte, Briviesca (23 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 47:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (15 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 48:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (30 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 49:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (26 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 50:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (20 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 51:
El Cancho Del Aguila, La Cabrera (34 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID.4 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (17 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (12 min, 15% → 48%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the VW ID.4 Pro Won
The VW ID.4 Pro achieved a 1103-minute advantage over VW e-Crafter on this 2338km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 51 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 57min vs 19h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~433 kWh vs ~802 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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