In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 19 minutes, completing the 1823km route in 27h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro 2023
- Total time: 27h 30min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 58min
- Energy: ~319 kWh
- Distance: 1823km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
27h 49min |
27h 30min |
| Charging time: |
3h 12min |
2h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~328 kWh |
~330 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Calea Romanului (10 min, 12% → 25%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Sucedava (18 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (47 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (25 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Legionów (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (21 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Jono Dailidės (13 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (14 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (10 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Auto Mitric (12 min, 12% → 32%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (37 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (22 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Główna (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Zajazd Orchidea (33 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Jono Dailidės (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (15 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 19-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1823km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 58min vs 3h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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