In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 33 minutes, completing the 2174km route in 22h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 22h 41min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 3min
- Energy: ~364 kWh
- Distance: 2174km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
23h 14min |
22h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
2h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Keskastel Est (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (19 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Paris
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% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (10 min, 16% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Keskastel Est (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (15 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 33-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2174km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 3min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~364 kWh vs ~402 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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