In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the CUPRA Born 77 kWh by 137 minutes, completing the 3513km route in 35h 59min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 13 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 35h 59min (137 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~533 kWh
- Distance: 3513km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
38h 16min |
35h 59min |
| Charging time: |
4h 48min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~632 kWh |
~632 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Vega (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Super-U (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
Parking Calle Miravete (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Cepsa (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 19:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (16 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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 (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Hyper U (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super-U (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Rio Shopping (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 137-minute advantage over CUPRA Born 77 kWh on this 3513km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 4h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~533 kWh vs ~641 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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