In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 79 minutes, completing the 2611km route in 30h 51min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 30h 51min (79 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 6min
- Energy: ~437 kWh
- Distance: 2611km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
32h 10min |
30h 51min |
| Charging time: |
4h 30min |
3h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~470 kWh |
~470 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Základní škola (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Győr (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (38 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 14:
OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 15:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- 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 79-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2611km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 6min vs 4h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~437 kWh vs ~577 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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