In our Riga to Berlin EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 71 minutes, completing the 1047km route in 13h 1min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 11, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 2 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 13h 1min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 29min
- Energy: ~159 kWh
- Distance: 1047km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
14h 12min |
13h 1min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
29min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~188 kWh |
~188 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (49 min, 34% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Krauz Oil (11 min, 18% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
OTO Park Handlowy (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Stacja Paliw Moya Rymarska (11 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Berlin
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (12 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
OTO Park Handlowy (17 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 71-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1047km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 29min vs 1h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~159 kWh vs ~173 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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