In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 64 minutes, completing the 1303km route in 13h 31min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 64 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.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 13h 31min (64 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~218 kWh
- Distance: 1303km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
14h 35min |
13h 31min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
1h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~235 kWh |
~232 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (15 min, 29% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Auchan (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (12 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (28 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (43 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
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 64-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1303km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~218 kWh vs ~245 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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