In our Budapest to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 3 minutes, completing the 769km route in 8h 7min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 53,270 less, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 3 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 8h 7min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~129 kWh
- Distance: 769km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 10min |
8h 7min |
| Charging time: |
54min |
53min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~138 kWh |
~138 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV smer Beograd (38 min, 33% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 28% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
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 3-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 769km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 53min vs 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~129 kWh vs ~145 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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