In our Bucharest to Lisbon EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 122 minutes, completing the 3715km route in 42h 11min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 19 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 42h 11min (122 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 21min
- Energy: ~622 kWh
- Distance: 3715km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
44h 13min |
42h 11min |
| Charging time: |
6h 19min |
4h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~669 kWh |
~669 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 91%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (43 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Fratta Nord (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 12:
Rue John Mac Adam (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Super-U (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 18:
Autovía de Castilla (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Cepsa (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 21:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (37 min, 21% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 14% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 16% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Hyper U (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Super-U (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
Parking Calle Miravete (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 19:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (12 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 122-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3715km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 21min vs 6h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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