In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the CUPRA Born 77 kWh by 21 minutes, completing the 1684km route in 19h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 2,730 less, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the CUPRA Born 77 kWh by 21 minutes on this route.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 19h 5min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~282 kWh
- Distance: 1684km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
19h 26min |
19h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Valtrompia Sud (17 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (35 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (18 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (11 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
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 21-minute advantage over CUPRA Born 77 kWh on this 1684km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 2h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~282 kWh vs ~307 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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