In our Bern to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 109 minutes, completing the 1957km route in 22h 10min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 5 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 22h 10min (109 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~297 kWh
- Distance: 1957km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
23h 59min |
22h 10min |
| Charging time: |
3h 14min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~352 kWh |
~351 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty Agip Tankstelle (10 min, 21% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sophienberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Hecht Einrichtungen (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Autohof (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rogoziniec (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Karczma Rzym (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (63 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K (23 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Autohof (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Autohof Bitterfeld (16 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Rogoziniec (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Północ (30 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 5:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 109-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1957km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 28min vs 3h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~297 kWh vs ~323 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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