In our Bucharest to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 8 minutes, completing the 3106km route in 34h 51min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 34h 51min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 25min
- Energy: ~471 kWh
- Distance: 3106km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
34h 59min |
34h 51min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
2h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~559 kWh |
~560 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (18 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (10 min, 29% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- 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 8-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 3106km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 25min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~471 kWh vs ~547 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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