In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 14 minutes, completing the 2704km route in 32h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 32h 23min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 10min
- Energy: ~410 kWh
- Distance: 2704km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
32h 37min |
32h 23min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
2h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~487 kWh |
~486 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (19 min, 53% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Van der Valk (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- 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 14-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 2704km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 10min vs 2h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~410 kWh vs ~476 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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