In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 175 minutes, completing the 3046km route in 34h 28min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 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 175 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: 34h 28min (175 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 13min
- Energy: ~510 kWh
- Distance: 3046km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
37h 23min |
34h 28min |
| Charging time: |
5h 26min |
3h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~548 kWh |
~543 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (30 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (31 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Autohof Dachsberg (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger IBIS Aalst Centrum (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Port of Holyhead (28 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Im Gewerbepark (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (19 min, 12% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (17 min, 16% → 63%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 175-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 3046km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 13min vs 5h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~510 kWh vs ~573 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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