In our Vienna to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 71 minutes, completing the 1008km route in 9h 57min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 2 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 9h 57min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 36min
- Energy: ~153 kWh
- Distance: 1008km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
11h 8min |
9h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
36min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~181 kWh |
~181 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (15 min, 23% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (10 min, 19% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 15% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 52% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (26 min, 17% → 82%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 71-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1008km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 36min vs 1h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~153 kWh vs ~167 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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