In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 384 minutes, completing the 3521km route in 35h 59min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 13 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 35h 59min (384 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~534 kWh
- Distance: 3521km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
42h 23min |
35h 59min |
| Charging time: |
8h 3min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~634 kWh |
~632 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (18 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (44 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Conad (34 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 11:
Aire du Comminges Ouest - Toulouse (75 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Avia (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
A-62 - Tordesillas (63 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 16:
Área de Serviço de Aveiras (13 min, 10% → 22%)
- 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 384-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3521km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 8h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~534 kWh vs ~727 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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