In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 123 minutes, completing the 1823km route in 25h 46min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 5 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 25h 46min (123 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~277 kWh
- Distance: 1823km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
27h 49min |
25h 46min |
| Charging time: |
3h 12min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~328 kWh |
~327 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.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pensiunea Cristeşti (10 min, 29% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (30 min, 13% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Legionów (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (27 min, 16% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Jono Dailidės (19 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 123-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1823km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 3h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~277 kWh vs ~301 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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