In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 87 minutes, completing the 1633km route in 17h 15min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on July 19, 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 87 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: 17h 15min (87 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 1min
- Energy: ~273 kWh
- Distance: 1633km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
18h 42min |
17h 15min |
| Charging time: |
2h 26min |
2h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~294 kWh |
~292 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ČEZ Bageterie Boulevard (29 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (30 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- 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 87-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1633km route. Key factors:
- 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 (~273 kWh vs ~307 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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