In our Vienna to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro beats the VW e-up! by 5969 minutes, completing the 2283km route in 25h 51min. The key advantage? 20 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro needs only 13 charging stops compared to 33 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro
- Total time: 25h 51min (5969 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 0min
- Energy: ~423 kWh
- Distance: 2283km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW e-up! |
VW ID.4 Pro |
| Travel time |
125h 20min |
25h 51min |
| Charging time: |
99h 54min |
3h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
33 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~411 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW e-up! Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sleep-in Premium Motel (171 min, 24% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
ÖAMTC Stützpunkt (233 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Froschaugasse (29 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 4:
Ferienhotel Innviertel (212 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Bäckerei Bachmeier (186 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Rumfordstraße (192 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
Bahnhof (195 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Im Grumpen (218 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 9:
Goethestraße (201 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 10:
Pneuhage Reifen und Autoservice (154 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Sportanlagen Schützenmatte (134 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Lidl (212 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Besançon Champoux (160 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
Rue Monge (183 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 15:
Carrefour Chalon Sud (218 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 16:
McDonald's (166 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire du Bourbonnais (218 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 18:
Boulevard Victor Hugo (273 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 19:
McDonald's (198 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Hyper U (198 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 21:
Lidl (206 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest (104 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 23:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (206 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 24:
Aire de la Porte des Landes Ouest (142 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 25:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (230 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 26:
Leclerc Auto (233 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 27:
Avia (221 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 28:
Eroski (224 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 29:
Hospital Universitario de Burgos (113 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 30:
Parador de Lerma (157 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 31:
Hotel Milagros Rio Riaza (131 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 32:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (107 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 33:
El Cancho Del Aguila (169 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID.4 Pro Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Burger King (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Hexentobel Nord (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Chölfeld (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Drumettaz (16 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de La Coucourde (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the VW ID.4 Pro Won
The VW ID.4 Pro achieved a 5969-minute advantage over VW e-up! on this 2283km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 33 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 0min vs 99h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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