In our Warsaw to Rome EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro beats the VW ABT e-Caddy by 686 minutes, completing the 1779km route in 19h 12min. The key advantage? 26 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro needs only 12 charging stops compared to 38 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro
- Total time: 19h 12min (686 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~307 kWh
- Distance: 1779km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ABT e-Caddy |
VW ID.3 Pro |
| Travel time |
30h 38min |
19h 12min |
| Charging time: |
12h 59min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
38 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~320 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ABT e-Caddy Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Katowicka (17 min, 20% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Hotel Górski (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Zachód (18 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Orlen (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Orlen Wieszowa Północ (30 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Uniwar P1 (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
OMV (35 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Autocentrum Přerov (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
McDonald's (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (19 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Shell (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Genol (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Porsche Donaustadt (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 15:
Raststation (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 16:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 17:
Mer Ladepark (22 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 18:
Autohaus Fürstaller (26 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 19:
McDonald's (17 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 20:
OMV Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 21:
HSH Holz die Sonne ins Haus (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 22:
Billa Töschling (15 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 23:
Dreiländereck Nord (37 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 24:
Electrip Le Valli Di Carnia (31 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 25:
Gonars Nord (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 26:
Fratta Nord (31 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 27:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 28:
IONITY Eni (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 29:
Autogrill Po Ovest (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 30:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 31:
Cantagallo Ovest (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 32:
Badia Nuova Ovest (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 33:
Ristorante Goyo (19 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 34:
Osteria De'Giusti (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 35:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (34 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 36:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 37:
Giove Ovest (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 38:
Flaminia Ovest (28 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Rome
VW ID.3 Pro Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 24% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 20% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle Breitenleer Straße Ost (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Pizza Plus (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Ledra Ovest (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (15 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the VW ID.3 Pro Won
The VW ID.3 Pro achieved a 686-minute advantage over VW ABT e-Caddy on this 1779km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 38 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 32min vs 12h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~307 kWh vs ~587 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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