In our Warsaw to Paris EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro beats the VW e-Crafter by 722 minutes, completing the 1604km route in 16h 14min. The key advantage? 26 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro needs only 8 charging stops compared to 34 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro
- Total time: 16h 14min (722 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 55min
- Energy: ~297 kWh
- Distance: 1604km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW e-Crafter |
VW ID.4 Pro |
| Travel time |
28h 16min |
16h 14min |
| Charging time: |
13h 14min |
1h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
34 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~289 kWh |
~286 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW e-Crafter Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Bolimów (10 min, 41% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Nowostawy (29 min, 16% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Kozanki (17 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Kuny (25 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Skarboszewo (26 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (22 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen A2 MOP Sędzinko (25 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Chociszewo (23 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Walewice (18 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (21 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (21 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Am Fichtenplan Nord (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
Buckautal Nord (31 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (26 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (22 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
McDonald's (24 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
XXXLutz (31 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 19:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (24 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 20:
Niedergassel (26 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (30 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 22:
ALDI Nord Vorhalle (17 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 23:
Remscheid West (24 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 24:
Frechen Nord (22 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (14 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 26:
IONITY Shell Eupen (22 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 27:
IONITY Bierset (32 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 28:
Total Tankstelle (24 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 29:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (28 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 30:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (13 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 31:
Lidl (45 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 32:
Supercharger Syrest (12 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 33:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 34:
Bauer Paris Occasion (16 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Paris
VW ID.4 Pro Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 19% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus König (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
EnBW Schnellladepark (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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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 (19 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the VW ID.4 Pro Won
The VW ID.4 Pro achieved a 722-minute advantage over VW e-Crafter on this 1604km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 34 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 55min vs 13h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~297 kWh vs ~550 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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