In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 99 minutes, completing the 3515km route in 37h 24min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 37h 24min (99 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 3h 43min
- Energy: ~588 kWh
- Distance: 3515km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
39h 3min |
37h 24min |
| Charging time: |
5h 31min |
3h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~633 kWh |
~632 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (21 min, 50% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Super-U (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 18:
Parking Calle Miravete (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 21:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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 (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Barje Sever (10 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 14% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 16% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Hyper U (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Super-U (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Parking Calle Miravete (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 18:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (12 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 99-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3515km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 43min vs 5h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~588 kWh vs ~641 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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