In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro beats the VW ABT e-Caddy by 406 minutes, completing the 1068km route in 11h 7min. The key advantage? 17 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro needs only 6 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro
- Total time: 11h 7min (406 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 19min
- Energy: ~184 kWh
- Distance: 1068km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ABT e-Caddy |
VW ID.3 Pro |
| Travel time |
17h 53min |
11h 7min |
| Charging time: |
7h 32min |
1h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~192 kWh |
~190 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:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the VW ID.3 Pro Won
The VW ID.3 Pro achieved a 406-minute advantage over VW ABT e-Caddy on this 1068km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 19min vs 7h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~184 kWh vs ~352 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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