In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 52 minutes, completing the 2074km route in 21h 3min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 3min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~365 kWh
- Distance: 2074km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
21h 3min |
21h 55min |
| Charging time: |
1h 41min |
2h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~373 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Globus Baumarkt (12 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Medenbach West (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (11 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 52-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 2074km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 2h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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