In our Sofia to London EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 74 minutes, completing the 2447km route in 25h 59min. 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 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 25h 59min (74 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~410 kWh
- Distance: 2447km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
27h 13min |
25h 59min |
| Charging time: |
3h 37min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~440 kWh |
~440 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 (23 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Königsforst Ost (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: London
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% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Admira Center Aschaffenburg-Ost (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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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 (11 min, 11% → 49%)
- Arrival: London
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 74-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2447km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 3h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~410 kWh vs ~446 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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