In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 151 minutes, completing the 2519km route in 31h 55min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 6 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 31h 55min (151 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 3min
- Energy: ~382 kWh
- Distance: 2519km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
34h 26min |
31h 55min |
| Charging time: |
3h 49min |
2h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~453 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Blue City (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Połomskiego (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Galeria Czarny Lew (10 min, 31% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Wolkera (15 min, 28% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Tesco (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 13:
OMV smer Beograd (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 14:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- 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 151-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2519km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 3min vs 3h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~382 kWh vs ~416 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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