In our Riga to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 by 12 minutes, completing the 2111km route in 24h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 24h 32min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~320 kWh
- Distance: 2111km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
24h 44min |
24h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 49min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (14 min, 43% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
HPC Volvo Aleja Powstańców Śląskich (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco Teplická cesta (13 min, 20% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (10 min, 46% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Galeria Czarny Lew (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 12-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 on this 2111km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 1h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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