In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 211 minutes, completing the 2108km route in 25h 45min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 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 211 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: 25h 45min (211 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~353 kWh
- Distance: 2108km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
29h 16min |
25h 45min |
| Charging time: |
5h 56min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~381 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 (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Lajosmizse pihenőhely kelet (61 min, 13% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
AquaCity (22 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 5:
Moya (70 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl (79 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 7:
LKW Parkplatz (87 min, 10% → 84%)
- 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 211-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2108km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 32min vs 5h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~353 kWh vs ~397 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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