In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 66 minutes, completing the 2171km route in 23h 7min. 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 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 23h 7min (66 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 24min
- Energy: ~363 kWh
- Distance: 2171km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
24h 13min |
23h 7min |
| Charging time: |
3h 28min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (22 min, 17% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Sindelfinger Wald (10 min, 14% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Hofoldinger Forst Süd (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Lidl (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- 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 66-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2171km 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 24min vs 3h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~363 kWh vs ~480 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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