In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 128 minutes, completing the 2273km route in 26h 13min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 8 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 26h 13min (128 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~345 kWh
- Distance: 2273km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
28h 21min |
26h 13min |
| Charging time: |
3h 35min |
1h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~409 kWh |
~407 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.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hôtel Loreak (11 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Saugon Est (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Longué-les-Cossonnières (19 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 128-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2273km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 3h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~345 kWh vs ~361 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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