In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 87 minutes, completing the 1671km route in 17h 56min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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: 17h 56min (87 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~253 kWh
- Distance: 1671km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
19h 23min |
17h 56min |
| Charging time: |
2h 12min |
1h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~300 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 (16 min, 52% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (17 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Scaligera Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (14 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 70% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Novate Nord (15 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 87-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1671km 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 8min vs 2h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~253 kWh vs ~276 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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