In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Porsche Cayenne Electric by 18 minutes, completing the 3505km route in 35h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 35h 49min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~532 kWh
- Distance: 3505km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Cayenne Electric |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
36h 7min |
35h 49min |
| Charging time: |
2h 50min |
2h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~631 kWh |
~631 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Porsche Cayenne Electric Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Autovía de Castilla (11 min, 17% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (21 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (13 min, 22% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (16 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell (14 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 14% → 89%)
- 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 18-minute advantage over Porsche Cayenne Electric on this 3505km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 2h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~532 kWh vs ~739 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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