In our Sofia to Athens EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 27 minutes, completing the 789km route in 8h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 4,971 less, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 27 minutes on this route.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 8h 57min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 28min
- Energy: ~132 kWh
- Distance: 789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 57min |
9h 24min |
| Charging time: |
28min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~143 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Skotina dir Athen (13 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (15 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
FINES (18 min, 56% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IKEA (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Atalanti Süd (12 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 27-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 789km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 28min vs 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~132 kWh vs ~138 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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