In our Warsaw to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro beats the VW e-Golf 2017 by 3956 minutes, completing the 2855km route in 30h 10min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro needs only 17 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro
- Total time: 30h 10min (3956 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 50min
- Energy: ~528 kWh
- Distance: 2855km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW e-Golf 2017 |
VW ID.4 Pro |
| Travel time |
96h 6min |
30h 10min |
| Charging time: |
67h 33min |
3h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
24 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~514 kWh |
~511 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW e-Golf 2017 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Tankstelle (83 min, 53% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Osiecza (178 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen A2 MOP Sędzinko (192 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (114 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (220 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 6:
Stork Umweltdienste (186 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Lehrter See Nord (217 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 8:
Gütersloh Nord (186 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Lienhardplatz (209 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord (119 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Total Tankstelle (145 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Rue du Dauphiné (175 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (178 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Limours - Janvry (128 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Aire d'Orléans-Saran (217 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (192 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 17:
Aire des Maisons Blanches (192 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest (69 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 19:
Schnellladesäule (211 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 20:
Avenue de la Chalosse (97 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 21:
Parking Coeur de Ville (200 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 22:
E.S. Gorbea - AVIA (164 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 23:
Hospital Universitario de Burgos (139 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 24:
Tudanca (242 min, 10% → 93%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID.4 Pro Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (10 min, 26% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (13 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Remscheid West (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bierset (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire des Groies (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (12 min, 15% → 48%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the VW ID.4 Pro Won
The VW ID.4 Pro achieved a 3956-minute advantage over VW e-Golf 2017 on this 2855km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 50min vs 67h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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