In our Bucharest to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 178 minutes, completing the 3136km route in 34h 51min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 12 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 34h 51min (178 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 25min
- Energy: ~476 kWh
- Distance: 3136km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
37h 49min |
34h 51min |
| Charging time: |
5h 10min |
2h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~560 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (24 min, 15% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (26 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Hadikgasse (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Smatrics Hub Suben (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 18:
Maidstone services (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 20:
Birmingham Armada (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 22:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 23:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 178-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3136km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 25min vs 5h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~476 kWh vs ~499 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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