In our Sofia to Prague EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 60 minutes, completing the 1298km route in 13h 15min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 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 60 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: 13h 15min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 14min
- Energy: ~217 kWh
- Distance: 1298km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
14h 15min |
13h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 54min |
1h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~234 kWh |
~232 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:
Auchan Korzó (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
EVSELECT (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 5:
D-1 Autopark (20 min, 14% → 50%)
- Arrival: Prague
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 16% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (10 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
OC Karlov (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 60-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1298km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 14min vs 1h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~217 kWh vs ~244 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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