In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance by 29 minutes, completing the 2497km route in 31h 53min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 31h 53min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~379 kWh
- Distance: 2497km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
32h 22min |
31h 53min |
| Charging time: |
2h 13min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~449 kWh |
~450 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 13% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (19 min, 27% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (20 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (27 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
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 (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (15 min, 21% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (25 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 29-minute advantage over Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance on this 2497km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 2h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~379 kWh vs ~448 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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