In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 38 minutes, completing the 1805km route in 26h 38min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,330 less, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 38 minutes on this route.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 26h 38min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 28min
- Energy: ~302 kWh
- Distance: 1805km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
27h 16min |
26h 38min |
| Charging time: |
3h 10min |
2h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~325 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Jono Dailidės (23 min, 20% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Zajazd Orchidea (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Pogodna (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Audi Centre (71 min, 12% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
Maysternya Smaku (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Sucedava (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Jono Dailidės (19 min, 29% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Zajazd Orchidea (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Audi Centre (51 min, 16% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Maysternya Smaku (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Sucedava (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 38-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 1805km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 28min vs 3h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~302 kWh vs ~404 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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