In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 103 minutes, completing the 3131km route in 36h 33min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 16 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 36h 33min (103 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 42min
- Energy: ~524 kWh
- Distance: 3131km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
38h 16min |
36h 33min |
| Charging time: |
5h 19min |
3h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~563 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 (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
ANDGO (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (13 min, 14% → 55%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 103-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3131km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 42min vs 5h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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