In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 38 minutes, completing the 2075km route in 20h 48min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 48min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 38min
- Energy: ~365 kWh
- Distance: 2075km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
20h 48min |
21h 26min |
| Charging time: |
1h 38min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (32 min, 18% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- 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 Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 38-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 2075km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 38min vs 1h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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