In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 57 minutes, completing the 2110km route in 25h 45min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 25h 45min (57 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~353 kWh
- Distance: 2110km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
26h 42min |
25h 45min |
| Charging time: |
3h 30min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
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:
Tesco (13 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP East (11 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Lakeside (27 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (27 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 57-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2110km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 32min vs 3h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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