In our Amsterdam to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 35 minutes, completing the 2123km route in 22h 31min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 22h 31min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 6min
- Energy: ~355 kWh
- Distance: 2123km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
23h 6min |
22h 31min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~382 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Rottbitze (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Medenbach West (11 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (11 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (11 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 35-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2123km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 6min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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