In our Sofia to Berlin EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 84 minutes, completing the 1617km route in 16h 18min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 16h 18min (84 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~245 kWh
- Distance: 1617km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
17h 42min |
16h 18min |
| Charging time: |
2h 22min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~291 kWh |
~291 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Základní škola (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Berlin
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (10 min, 28% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 84-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1617km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 0min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~245 kWh vs ~267 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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