In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 36 minutes, completing the 1669km route in 18h 48min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 36 minutes on this route.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 18h 48min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 30min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1669km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
18h 48min |
19h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 30min |
2h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Barje Sever (14 min, 16% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (23 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Galbusera Tre Marie (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 36-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1669km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 30min vs 2h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~279 kWh vs ~292 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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