In our Dublin to Rome EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 120 minutes, completing the 2320km route in 27h 58min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 7 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 27h 58min (120 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 38min
- Energy: ~352 kWh
- Distance: 2320km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
29h 58min |
27h 58min |
| Charging time: |
3h 28min |
1h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~418 kWh |
~417 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 54% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Village Hotel (13 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Moto Toddington Southbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Maidstone (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Rely (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Rastplatz Amsteg (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
GOFAST Swissminiatur (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Secchia Ovest (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (16 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Rely (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (20 min, 11% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire du Haut Koenigsbourg (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Osteria De'Giusti (13 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 120-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2320km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 38min vs 3h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~352 kWh vs ~369 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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