In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 128 minutes, completing the 2166km route in 21h 43min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 6 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 21h 43min (128 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 2166km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
23h 51min |
21h 43min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (10 min, 40% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (14 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Walserberg Süd (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel Mühlbacherhof (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Odmorište Novska Jug (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 13% → 69%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Engie Aire de Brumath Ouest (15 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Jimmy's Fun Park (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Lidl (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 128-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2166km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~329 kWh vs ~358 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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