In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 67 minutes, completing the 2160km route in 22h 41min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 22h 41min (67 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 3min
- Energy: ~362 kWh
- Distance: 2160km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
23h 48min |
22h 41min |
| Charging time: |
3h 19min |
2h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 55% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (31 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eisentratten (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Smatrics Lidl (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Autohof Seligweiler (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Keskastel Est (29 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- 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 67-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2160km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 3min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~362 kWh vs ~478 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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