In our Sofia to London EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 108 minutes, completing the 2445km route in 25h 3min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 25h 3min (108 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2445km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
26h 51min |
25h 3min |
| Charging time: |
3h 15min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~440 kWh |
~440 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 (16 min, 52% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (15 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: London
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 (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: London
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 108-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2445km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 48min vs 3h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~371 kWh vs ~404 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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