In our Bucharest to Lisbon EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 28 minutes, completing the 3709km route in 40h 24min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 40h 24min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 3min
- Energy: ~563 kWh
- Distance: 3709km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
40h 52min |
40h 24min |
| Charging time: |
3h 12min |
3h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~668 kWh |
~668 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (23 min, 30% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Hyper U (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Super-U (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- 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 28-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 3709km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 3min vs 3h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~563 kWh vs ~653 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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