In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro beats the VW e-up! by 5120 minutes, completing the 1957km route in 22h 1min. The key advantage? 15 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro needs only 13 charging stops compared to 28 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro
- Total time: 22h 1min (5120 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 4min
- Energy: ~338 kWh
- Distance: 1957km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW e-up! |
VW ID.3 Pro |
| Travel time |
107h 21min |
22h 1min |
| Charging time: |
84h 48min |
3h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
28 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~352 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW e-up! Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electrip La Scaglia (148 min, 28% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Via Maremmana (195 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Via Giacomo Puccini (169 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Via Cederna (227 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Versilia Est (148 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Brugnato Est (230 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 7:
Enel Drive Säule (93 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Via alle Cantine (243 min, 10% → 92%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (186 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Radisson Blu Hôtel (227 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (189 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (113 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (218 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 14:
Rue John Mac Adam (180 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Gigean Nord (145 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 16:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (238 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Arzens Nord (163 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 18:
Parking Rue de la République (171 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 19:
Avenue Noël Peyrevidal (215 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 20:
Hotel Spa Acevi Val d'Aran (209 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 21:
Hotel Cotiella (157 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 22:
Plaza de Aragón (160 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 23:
Walqa Parque Tecnológico (198 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 24:
Calle de Sergio López Saz (96 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 25:
Restaurante El Navarro (206 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 26:
AVIA (192 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 27:
Relais & Chateaux Molino de Alcuneza (218 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 28:
I.E.S. Brianda de Mendoza (154 min, 10% → 63%)
- 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 5120-minute advantage over VW e-up! on this 1957km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 28 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 4min vs 84h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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