In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 116 minutes, completing the 2175km route in 23h 7min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 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 116 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: 23h 7min (116 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 24min
- Energy: ~364 kWh
- Distance: 2175km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
25h 3min |
23h 7min |
| Charging time: |
3h 36min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~392 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Auchan Einkaufszentrum (12 min, 32% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Total Relais Herrenwald (24 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (27 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Schlosshotel Lacknerhof (21 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Supernova Rudnik (37 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 8:
Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 12% → 74%)
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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: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (10 min, 17% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Lidl (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (31 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (12 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
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 116-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2175km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 24min vs 3h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~364 kWh vs ~409 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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