In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 34 minutes, completing the 1660km route in 17h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 17h 5min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~292 kWh
- Distance: 1660km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
17h 5min |
17h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
1h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~299 kWh |
~299 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Eni (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 34-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 1660km 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 5min vs 1h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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