In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 22 minutes, completing the 1624km route in 17h 15min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,330 less, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 22 minutes on this route.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 17h 15min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 1min
- Energy: ~272 kWh
- Distance: 1624km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
17h 37min |
17h 15min |
| Charging time: |
2h 26min |
2h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~292 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 52% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (53 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (28 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Bělčice (11 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
OMV smer Beograd (43 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
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 22-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 1624km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 1min vs 2h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~272 kWh vs ~363 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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