In our Athens to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 102 minutes, completing the 2820km route in 33h 34min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 33h 34min (102 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 39min
- Energy: ~472 kWh
- Distance: 2820km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
35h 16min |
33h 34min |
| Charging time: |
5h 2min |
3h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~508 kWh |
~506 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (13 min, 38% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (29 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Ledi MS (42 min, 23% → 87%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Wolkera (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Shell MOP East (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
KFC (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Kaufland (30 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
MOP Rudniki Południe (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 21% → 63%)
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Stop 18:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Atalanti Nord (10 min, 68% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (11 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Zemun Park (26 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (13 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Shell MOP East (11 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Lakeside (27 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Rudniki Południe (27 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 102-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2820km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 39min vs 5h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~472 kWh vs ~514 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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