In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 142 minutes, completing the 2506km route in 31h 53min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 8 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 31h 53min (142 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~380 kWh
- Distance: 2506km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
34h 15min |
31h 53min |
| Charging time: |
4h 1min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~450 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% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Krooning (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- 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 142-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2506km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 4h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~380 kWh vs ~414 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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