In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 by 5 minutes, completing the 2105km route in 24h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 24h 35min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~319 kWh
- Distance: 2105km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
| Travel time |
24h 40min |
24h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (10 min, 24% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (10 min, 25% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Lotników (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (31 min, 14% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (10 min, 28% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (15 min, 21% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (25 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 5-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 on this 2105km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 1h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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