In our Bucharest to Brussels EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 55 minutes, completing the 2168km route in 22h 10min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 22h 10min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 2168km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
22h 10min |
23h 5min |
| Charging time: |
1h 27min |
2h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (13 min, 21% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY PADO Shopping Galerien (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
JET Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (13 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (20 min, 19% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
OMV eMotion Parndorf Outlet Center (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (11 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 55-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2168km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 2h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~329 kWh vs ~371 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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