In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 35 minutes, completing the 1666km route in 19h 5min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 4,971 less, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 35 minutes on this route.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 19h 5min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1666km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
19h 5min |
19h 40min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
2h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~300 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
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Valtrompia Sud (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Tesina Sud (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Dul Jug (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 35-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1666km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 2h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~279 kWh vs ~292 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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