In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 30 minutes, completing the 1835km route in 26h 50min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,330 less, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 30 minutes on this route.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 26h 50min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 21min
- Energy: ~307 kWh
- Distance: 1835km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
27h 20min |
26h 50min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
2h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~330 kWh |
~330 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (35 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
Audi Centre (25 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Diamentowa Park (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Zajazd Orchidea (28 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
Jono Dailidės (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (11 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (13 min, 20% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Audi Centre (19 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Pogodna (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Zajazd Orchidea (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Jono Dailidės (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 30-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 1835km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 21min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~307 kWh vs ~410 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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