In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 63 minutes, completing the 2504km route in 33h 10min. 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 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 33h 10min (63 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 7min
- Energy: ~419 kWh
- Distance: 2504km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
34h 13min |
33h 10min |
| Charging time: |
4h 3min |
3h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~450 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 49% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 14:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 16% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (13 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP East (11 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Hampton by Hilton Warsaw Mokotow (26 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (39 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
Cafe Baltica (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 15% → 48%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 63-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2504km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 7min vs 4h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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