In our Madrid to Athens EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 157 minutes, completing the 3181km route in 42h 42min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 9 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 42h 42min (157 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 52min
- Energy: ~482 kWh
- Distance: 3181km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
45h 19min |
42h 42min |
| Charging time: |
5h 17min |
2h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~573 kWh |
~570 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (22 min, 20% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (19 min, 12% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (10 min, 27% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
San Martino Ovest (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Via Luigi Einaudi (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Sangro Ovest (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 14:
Electrip McGallon (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 15:
Q8 easy Via Appia (32 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 16:
Xenos (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 17:
Epirus Plaza (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
Elpefuture SEA Vélou pros Athína (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 14% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bages (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (20 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
La Pioppa Ovest (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger La Sosta (26 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 7:
Q8 SS Adriatica (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Xenos (35 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Sklavenitis Supermarket (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 157-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3181km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 52min vs 5h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~482 kWh vs ~501 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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