In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 331 minutes, completing the 2956km route in 30h 24min. The key advantage? 19 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 9 charging stops compared to 28 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 30h 24min (331 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~448 kWh
- Distance: 2956km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
35h 55min |
30h 24min |
| Charging time: |
6h 55min |
2h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
28 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~532 kWh |
~526 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 30% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Lapovo sever (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Conad (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 16:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 20:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 22:
Aire de Gasparets (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 23:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Vila Sana (34 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 26:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 27:
Zunder Avia (19 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 28:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (17 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Zunder Avia (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 331-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 2956km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 28 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 6h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~448 kWh vs ~456 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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