In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro beats the VW e-Crafter by 649 minutes, completing the 1442km route in 15h 35min. The key advantage? 22 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro needs only 8 charging stops compared to 30 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro
- Total time: 15h 35min (649 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 1min
- Energy: ~249 kWh
- Distance: 1442km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW e-Crafter |
VW ID.3 Pro |
| Travel time |
26h 24min |
15h 35min |
| Charging time: |
11h 55min |
2h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
30 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~260 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW e-Crafter Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Nemours, Nemours (13 min, 22% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Parc Logistique Sud Île de France, Savigny-sur-Clairis (31 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Venoy Chablis, Venoy (24 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (25 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Beaune-Tailly, Merceuil (16 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (17 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Mâcon, Saint-Albain (27 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (16 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Ceignes Cerdon, Ceignes (27 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (13 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières, Étrembières (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Raststätte (Autoport), Cluses (30 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 14:
Parco Bollino, Courmayeur (21 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (15 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 16:
Feuerwehrstation, Verrès (33 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 17:
#IoVadoAMetano, Santhià (11 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 18:
Villarboit Sud, Villarboit (37 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 19:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (37 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 20:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (22 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 21:
Roadhouse, Fidenza (39 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 22:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (22 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 23:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (19 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 24:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (19 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 25:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (22 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 26:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (22 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 27:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (38 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 28:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (28 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 29:
Giove Ovest, Giove (14 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 30:
Flaminia Ovest, Magliano Sabina (31 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Rome
VW ID.3 Pro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (19 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (15 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the VW ID.3 Pro Won
The VW ID.3 Pro achieved a 649-minute advantage over VW e-Crafter on this 1442km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 30 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 1min vs 11h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~249 kWh vs ~495 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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