In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 49 minutes, completing the 2116km route in 25h 45min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 4,971 less, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 49 minutes on this route.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 25h 45min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~354 kWh
- Distance: 2116km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
25h 45min |
26h 34min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
3h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 11% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (35 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (32 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (15 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 49-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 2116km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 32min vs 3h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~354 kWh vs ~370 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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