In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 241 minutes, completing the 2709km route in 32h 23min. 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 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 32h 23min (241 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 10min
- Energy: ~411 kWh
- Distance: 2709km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
36h 24min |
32h 23min |
| Charging time: |
5h 16min |
2h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~488 kWh |
~486 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz (10 min, 62% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (69 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Żnin Zachód (22 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger City Park Hotel & Residence (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (29 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Hansestraße (34 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Schmalkalder Straße (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle Kardinal-Galen-Straße (10 min, 12% → 31%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Van der Valk (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Biznis Hotel (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (21 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Tesla Supercharger (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Van der Valk (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 241-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2709km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 10min vs 5h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~411 kWh vs ~559 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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