In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 55 minutes, completing the 2609km route in 29h 56min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 29h 56min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~459 kWh
- Distance: 2609km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
29h 56min |
30h 51min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
3h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~470 kWh |
~470 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- 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 Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 55-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 2609km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 3h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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