In our Budapest to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 70 minutes, completing the 2293km route in 26h 23min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 26h 23min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~384 kWh
- Distance: 2293km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
27h 33min |
26h 23min |
| Charging time: |
3h 32min |
2h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~413 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hadikgasse (10 min, 23% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Hub Suben (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
EDEKA Hartmannsgruber Lagerhausstraße (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
JBC (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Diksmuidestraat (11 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Moto Toddington Northbound (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (16 min, 19% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 70-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2293km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 3h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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