In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 20 minutes, completing the 759km route in 7h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 7h 49min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 26min
- Energy: ~134 kWh
- Distance: 759km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
7h 49min |
8h 9min |
| Charging time: |
26min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~138 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (26 min, 19% → 82%)
- Arrival: Budapest
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 16% → 80%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 20-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 759km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 26min vs 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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