In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro beats the VW e-up! by 3572 minutes, completing the 1417km route in 15h 35min. The key advantage? 15 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro needs only 8 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro
- Total time: 15h 35min (3572 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 1min
- Energy: ~245 kWh
- Distance: 1417km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW e-up! |
VW ID.3 Pro |
| Travel time |
75h 7min |
15h 35min |
| Charging time: |
60h 20min |
2h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~255 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW e-up! Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Nemours, Nemours (90 min, 25% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de la Réserve, Précy-sur-Vrin (122 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Venoy Chablis, Venoy (125 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (145 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (215 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (46 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 7:
Aux Terrasses, Tournus (160 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (227 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (67 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 10:
Bushaltestelle Maison Blanche, Etrembières (206 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 11:
Tunnel du Mont Blanc, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (46 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 12:
Au Coeur Des Neiges Resort, Courmayeur (189 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 13:
Feuerwehrstation, Verrès (215 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 14:
Villarboit Sud, Villarboit (177 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 15:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (160 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 16:
Somaglia Ovest, Somaglia (195 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 17:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (233 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 18:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (104 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (221 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 20:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (113 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (180 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 22:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (224 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 23:
Flaminia Ovest, Magliano Sabina (160 min, 10% → 65%)
- 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 3572-minute advantage over VW e-up! on this 1417km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 1min vs 60h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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