In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro beats the VW e-Crafter by 590 minutes, completing the 1267km route in 13h 52min. The key advantage? 19 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro needs only 7 charging stops compared to 26 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro
- Total time: 13h 52min (590 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~219 kWh
- Distance: 1267km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW e-Crafter |
VW ID.3 Pro |
| Travel time |
23h 42min |
13h 52min |
| Charging time: |
10h 27min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
26 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~228 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW e-Crafter Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce, Châtenay (14 min, 16% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Aire d'Orléans-Saran, Gidy (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Tours La Longue Vue, Monnaie (19 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (32 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Poitiers Jaunay-Clan, Jaunay-Clan (17 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Super U, Vivonne (29 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (17 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Ibis Styles, Angoulême (54 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest, Bedenac (19 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (21 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime, Mios (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de la Porte des Landes Ouest, Saugnac-et-Muret (34 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (24 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest, Labenne (16 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
Lidl, Saint-Jean-de-Luz (35 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (15 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 18:
Eroski, Bergara (22 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 19:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (15 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (22 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Briviesca Norte, Briviesca (23 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (15 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (30 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (26 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 25:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (20 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 26:
El Cancho Del Aguila, La Cabrera (34 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID.3 Pro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (11 min, 21% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (15 min, 12% → 55%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the VW ID.3 Pro Won
The VW ID.3 Pro achieved a 590-minute advantage over VW e-Crafter on this 1267km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 26 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 10h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~219 kWh vs ~435 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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