In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the smart #1 Pro by 22 minutes, completing the 2929km route in 31h 48min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 31h 48min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 3min
- Energy: ~490 kWh
- Distance: 2929km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
32h 10min |
31h 48min |
| Charging time: |
3h 42min |
3h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~527 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 50% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (17 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (12 min, 18% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (18 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (20 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (20 min, 13% → 73%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (15 min, 13% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Viale dell Industria (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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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 (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
ANDGO (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Ariza Norte (13 min, 14% → 55%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 22-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 2929km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 3min vs 3h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~490 kWh vs ~574 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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