In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 39 minutes, completing the 2075km route in 21h 26min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 21h 26min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~347 kWh
- Distance: 2075km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 5min |
21h 26min |
| Charging time: |
2h 42min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 52% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- 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 39-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2075km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 2h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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