In our Riga to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 185 minutes, completing the 3339km route in 35h 48min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 12 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 35h 48min (185 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~506 kWh
- Distance: 3339km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
38h 53min |
35h 48min |
| Charging time: |
5h 26min |
2h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~601 kWh |
~599 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 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 19:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Ehrenberg West (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire des Groies (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (12 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 185-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3339km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 5h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~506 kWh vs ~526 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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