In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 by 131 minutes, completing the 3519km route in 35h 49min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 35h 49min (131 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~534 kWh
- Distance: 3519km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
38h 0min |
35h 49min |
| Charging time: |
5h 0min |
2h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~633 kWh |
~631 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Turismo (24 min, 18% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (32 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (29 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
Tesina Sud (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 11:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 14:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 11:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 131-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 on this 3519km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 5h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~534 kWh vs ~588 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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