In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance by 45 minutes, completing the 2517km route in 31h 55min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 31h 55min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 3min
- Energy: ~382 kWh
- Distance: 2517km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
32h 40min |
31h 55min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
2h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~453 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 39% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (10 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (25 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (20 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (22 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 12% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (36 min, 10% → 90%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (19 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Galeria Czarny Lew (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Ledi MS (29 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 45-minute advantage over Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance on this 2517km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 3min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~382 kWh vs ~452 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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