In our Helsinki to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 166 minutes, completing the 3106km route in 39h 46min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 12 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 39h 46min (166 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 26min
- Energy: ~471 kWh
- Distance: 3106km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
42h 32min |
39h 46min |
| Charging time: |
5h 10min |
2h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~559 kWh |
~559 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Vienības (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (41 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 22:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 23:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 29% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Vilniaus (16 min, 12% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Van der Valk (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 166-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3106km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 26min vs 5h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~471 kWh vs ~494 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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