In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 111 minutes, completing the 1802km route in 25h 30min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 25h 30min (111 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~273 kWh
- Distance: 1802km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
27h 21min |
25h 30min |
| Charging time: |
3h 6min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~324 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (21 min, 14% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 3:
Zajazd Orchidea (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Legionów (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Audi Centre (66 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 7:
Maysternya Smaku (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Sucedava (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (25 min, 32% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Pogodna (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
Revia Park (26 min, 18% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (21 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Sucedava (26 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 111-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1802km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 48min vs 3h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~273 kWh vs ~298 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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