In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 40 minutes, completing the 2702km route in 34h 7min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 16 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 34h 7min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 46min
- Energy: ~452 kWh
- Distance: 2702km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
34h 47min |
34h 7min |
| Charging time: |
4h 33min |
3h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~486 kWh |
~487 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (42 min, 29% → 96%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Norfa XL S. Šilingo (52 min, 60% → 87%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus König (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Ladepark L´Osteria (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 17% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Channel Gateway (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (17 min, 18% → 63%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2702km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 46min vs 4h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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