In our Athens to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 45 minutes, completing the 790km route in 8h 48min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 53,270 less, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 45 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 8h 48min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 33min
- Energy: ~132 kWh
- Distance: 790km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 33min |
8h 48min |
| Charging time: |
1h 16min |
33min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (17 min, 15% → 30%)
-
Stop 2:
Shell Monastiriou (59 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Atalanti Nord (10 min, 68% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
FINES (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 45-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 790km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 33min vs 1h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~132 kWh vs ~149 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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