In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 57 minutes, completing the 2925km route in 30h 51min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 30h 51min (57 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 23min
- Energy: ~515 kWh
- Distance: 2925km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
30h 51min |
31h 48min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
3h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~527 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Ariza Norte (10 min, 24% → 58%)
- 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 Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 57-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 2925km 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 23min vs 3h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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