In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 13 minutes, completing the 1666km route in 19h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
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 (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1666km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
19h 5min |
19h 18min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
2h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (19 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (30 min, 14% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 18% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 13-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1666km 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 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~279 kWh vs ~285 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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