In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 380 minutes, completing the 3518km route in 35h 49min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 35h 49min (380 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~534 kWh
- Distance: 3518km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
42h 9min |
35h 49min |
| Charging time: |
7h 19min |
2h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~633 kWh |
~631 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (40 min, 29% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Restaurante La Vasca (13 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (23 min, 16% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Sud (98 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Loupian (22 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (39 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 10:
Scaligera Sud (31 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (45 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 13:
Odmorište Novska Jug (41 min, 12% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger IKEA (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 51%)
- 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 380-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3518km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 7h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~534 kWh vs ~727 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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