In our Sofia to Athens EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 44 minutes, completing the 788km route in 8h 57min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on July 19, 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 44 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: 8h 57min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 28min
- Energy: ~132 kWh
- Distance: 788km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 41min |
8h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 22min |
28min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Shell Lagkada (19 min, 39% → 60%)
-
Stop 2:
SEA Almyrou Nótos (63 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Skotina dir Athen (13 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (15 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 44-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 788km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 28min vs 1h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~132 kWh vs ~148 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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