In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 144 minutes, completing the 3021km route in 33h 12min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 12 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 33h 12min (144 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 26min
- Energy: ~458 kWh
- Distance: 3021km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
35h 36min |
33h 12min |
| Charging time: |
4h 27min |
2h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~544 kWh |
~543 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (13 min, 54% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Frechen Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Total Zolder Noord (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Dobrenje Vzhod (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Turmöl Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 144-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 3021km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 26min vs 4h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~458 kWh vs ~509 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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