In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro beats the VW ABT e-Caddy by 845 minutes, completing the 2029km route in 22h 1min. The key advantage? 29 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro needs only 13 charging stops compared to 42 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro
- Total time: 22h 1min (845 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 4min
- Energy: ~350 kWh
- Distance: 2029km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ABT e-Caddy |
VW ID.3 Pro |
| Travel time |
36h 6min |
22h 1min |
| Charging time: |
15h 35min |
3h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
42 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~365 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ABT e-Caddy Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Centro Commerciale La Palma (10 min, 23% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Tevere Est (13 min, 18% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero (34 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Badia al Pino Est (19 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Osteria De'Giusti (18 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Firenze Nord (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Versilia Est (26 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Brugnato Est (31 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (13 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
Via Ventimiglia (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Via alle Cantine (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
Castellaro Nord (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 15:
Route de Turin (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Canaver (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (17 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Aire de Cambarette Nord (22 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 22:
Avenue Jean Monnet (27 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 23:
Aire de Nabrigas (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 24:
Aire de Gigean Nord (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 25:
Aire de Béziers Montblanc Nord (26 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 26:
Aire de Gasparets (15 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 27:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (30 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 28:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 29:
Carrer de Girona (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 30:
Centre Comercial Esclat (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 31:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (48 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 32:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 33:
IONITY Lleida (31 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 34:
Área 62 EL PUEYO (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 35:
Walqa Parque Tecnológico (35 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 36:
Supercharger Centro Comercial Grancasa (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 37:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (15 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 38:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 39:
AVIA (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 40:
Hostal Torremar (65 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 41:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (13 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 42:
Burger King Family Cash (22 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID.3 Pro Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (12 min, 25% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Magra Est (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (13 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Hotel Restaurante Pepa (10 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 21% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Zunder Avia (24 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the VW ID.3 Pro Won
The VW ID.3 Pro achieved a 845-minute advantage over VW ABT e-Caddy on this 2029km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 42 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 4min vs 15h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~350 kWh vs ~670 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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