In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 125 minutes, completing the 2335km route in 27h 17min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 9 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 27h 17min (125 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~354 kWh
- Distance: 2335km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
29h 22min |
27h 17min |
| Charging time: |
3h 46min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~420 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (13 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Champ Roland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (14 min, 35% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (13 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Champ Roland (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
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 125-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2335km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 48min vs 3h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~354 kWh vs ~371 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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