In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 70 minutes, completing the 2077km route in 21h 26min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 26, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 21h 26min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~348 kWh
- Distance: 2077km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 36min |
21h 26min |
| Charging time: |
3h 11min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (22 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Königsforst Ost (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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 (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Turmöl Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
EDEKA Hartmannsgruber Lagerhausstraße (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 70-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2077km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 3h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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