In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 70 minutes, completing the 2273km route in 27h 11min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 27h 11min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~380 kWh
- Distance: 2273km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
28h 21min |
27h 11min |
| Charging time: |
3h 35min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~409 kWh |
~408 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Jardiland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Les Viviers Canger (15 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 15% → 31%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda (18 min, 21% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 22% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (17 min, 18% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 70-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2273km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 3h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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