In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 by 14 minutes, completing the 2924km route in 30h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 30h 21min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~443 kWh
- Distance: 2924km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
30h 35min |
30h 21min |
| Charging time: |
2h 28min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~526 kWh |
~526 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 57% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bages (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Monte Alto Sud (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 14% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bages (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Monte Alto Sud (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 14-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 on this 2924km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 2h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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