In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 187 minutes, completing the 2077km route in 20h 37min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 6 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 20h 37min (187 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~315 kWh
- Distance: 2077km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
23h 44min |
20h 37min |
| Charging time: |
3h 53min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~373 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 23% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (22 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Turmöl Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Raststation Kammern (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Martinci (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 14:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 27% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Kammern (13 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 187-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2077km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 3h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~315 kWh vs ~459 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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