In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 252 minutes, completing the 2516km route in 33h 23min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 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 252 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: 33h 23min (252 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 15min
- Energy: ~421 kWh
- Distance: 2516km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
37h 35min |
33h 23min |
| Charging time: |
6h 55min |
3h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~453 kWh |
~453 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger (22 min, 54% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Savanorių aikstè (36 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (85 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Głębocka (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen Kamienna (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 6:
Moya (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Kerekharaszti pihenő északi (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Auchan Korzó (75 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- 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 252-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2516km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 15min vs 6h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~421 kWh vs ~473 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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