In our Riga to Brussels EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 98 minutes, completing the 1790km route in 19h 57min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 19h 57min (98 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 14min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1790km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
21h 35min |
19h 57min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
1h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~322 kWh |
~322 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (52 min, 34% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (12 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (13 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße (13 min, 12% → 56%)
- Arrival: Brussels
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (10 min, 59% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 98-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1790km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 14min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~271 kWh vs ~296 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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