In our Dublin to Lisbon EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 150 minutes, completing the 2723km route in 31h 31min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 9 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 31h 31min (150 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~413 kWh
- Distance: 2723km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
34h 1min |
31h 31min |
| Charging time: |
4h 17min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~490 kWh |
~488 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 60% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (10 min, 18% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Les Viviers Canger (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Saugon Ouest (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Autovía de Castilla (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Moto Toddington Southbound (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (15 min, 23% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Novotel Rouen Sud (17 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Estalot (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Area El Canto (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 12% → 51%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 150-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2723km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 4h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~413 kWh vs ~602 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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