In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 276 minutes, completing the 2504km route in 33h 10min. 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 276 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: 33h 10min (276 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 7min
- Energy: ~419 kWh
- Distance: 2504km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
37h 46min |
33h 10min |
| Charging time: |
7h 7min |
3h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~450 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:
Auchan Korzó (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Lajosmizse pihenőhely kelet (61 min, 13% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
AquaCity (22 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 5:
Moya (62 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen S7 (12 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl Trakt Lubelski (81 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
EMSI Tankstelle (66 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Astarte Nafta (54 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Hesburger (32 min, 10% → 56%)
- 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 276-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2504km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 7min vs 7h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~419 kWh vs ~471 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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