In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 11 minutes, completing the 765km route in 8h 9min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 53,270 less, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 11 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 8h 9min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~128 kWh
- Distance: 765km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 20min |
8h 9min |
| Charging time: |
48min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~138 kWh |
~138 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (21 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Budapest
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 16% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 11-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 765km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~128 kWh vs ~144 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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