In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 212 minutes, completing the 2937km route in 31h 48min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on July 20, 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 212 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: 31h 48min (212 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 3min
- Energy: ~492 kWh
- Distance: 2937km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
35h 20min |
31h 48min |
| Charging time: |
6h 9min |
3h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~529 kWh |
~527 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:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Conad (33 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 12:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (47 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 14:
Restaurante El Navarro (55 min, 10% → 68%)
- 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 212-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2937km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 3min vs 6h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~492 kWh vs ~553 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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