In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 36 minutes, completing the 2516km route in 33h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 36 minutes on this route.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 33h 23min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 15min
- Energy: ~421 kWh
- Distance: 2516km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
33h 59min |
33h 23min |
| Charging time: |
3h 52min |
3h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~453 kWh |
~453 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 27% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (14 min, 21% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (35 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP West (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco Teplická cesta (17 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (53 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (28 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (31 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
HPC Volvo Aleja Powstańców Śląskich (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco Teplická cesta (15 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 15% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (43 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
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 36-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 2516km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 15min vs 3h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~421 kWh vs ~563 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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