In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 123 minutes, completing the 2621km route in 30h 51min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 30h 51min (123 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 6min
- Energy: ~439 kWh
- Distance: 2621km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
32h 54min |
30h 51min |
| Charging time: |
4h 49min |
3h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
22 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~472 kWh |
~470 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (16 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
HEM Tankstelle (11 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
HEM Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
SachsenEnergie City Center (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Orlen (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Győr (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Páty Nord (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 18:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 19:
OMV smer Beograd (22 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 20:
Gazprom (27 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 21:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 22:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Lyngby Storcenter (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (13 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hansastraße (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (43 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 12:
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 123-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2621km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 6min vs 4h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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