In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 57 minutes, completing the 3016km route in 33h 31min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. 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 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 33h 31min (57 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 38min
- Energy: ~531 kWh
- Distance: 3016km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
33h 31min |
34h 28min |
| Charging time: |
2h 38min |
3h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~543 kWh |
~543 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 (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- 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 Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 57-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 3016km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 38min vs 3h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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