In our Bucharest to Lisbon EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 413 minutes, completing the 3723km route in 40h 24min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 13 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 40h 24min (413 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 3min
- Energy: ~565 kWh
- Distance: 3723km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
47h 17min |
40h 24min |
| Charging time: |
8h 50min |
3h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~670 kWh |
~668 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (44 min, 23% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger IKEA (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Shell (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (18 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (44 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
Conad (34 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gigean Nord (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Aire du Comminges Ouest - Toulouse (75 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 13:
Avia (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
A-62 - Tordesillas (63 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (39 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (11 min, 39% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (30 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger King Cross (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Hyper U (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super-U (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 12% → 51%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 413-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3723km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 3min vs 8h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~565 kWh vs ~769 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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