In our Lisbon to Bucharest EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 13 minutes, completing the 3705km route in 40h 56min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 40h 56min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 41min
- Energy: ~562 kWh
- Distance: 3705km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
41h 9min |
40h 56min |
| Charging time: |
3h 50min |
3h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~667 kWh |
~668 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Super-U (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Arc (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Martinci (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (63 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 27% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (12 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (11 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (26 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (63 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 13-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 3705km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 41min vs 3h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~562 kWh vs ~652 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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