In our Budapest to Lisbon EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 144 minutes, completing the 3055km route in 31h 15min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 11 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 31h 15min (144 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 15min
- Energy: ~463 kWh
- Distance: 3055km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
33h 39min |
31h 15min |
| Charging time: |
4h 42min |
2h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~550 kWh |
~552 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (18 min, 12% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (12 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (19 min, 13% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Super-U (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 18:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 20:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (21 min, 18% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Brescia Est (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (12 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 144-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3055km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 15min vs 4h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~463 kWh vs ~486 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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