In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 103 minutes, completing the 1676km route in 16h 46min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 4 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 16h 46min (103 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~254 kWh
- Distance: 1676km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
18h 29min |
16h 46min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~298 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 29% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (13 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Adige Est (10 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 21% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 103-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1676km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 2h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~254 kWh vs ~277 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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