In our Copenhagen to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 47 minutes, completing the 2053km route in 23h 22min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 22min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2053km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
23h 22min |
24h 9min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
2h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~370 kWh |
~371 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 17% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
HPC Globus (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
OMV smer Beograd (43 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 9:
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 47-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 2053km 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 45min vs 2h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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