In our Sofia to Vienna EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 26 minutes, completing the 1005km route in 10h 27min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 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 26 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: 10h 27min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 54min
- Energy: ~168 kWh
- Distance: 1005km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 53min |
10h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 10min |
54min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~181 kWh |
~180 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 (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (20 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Vienna
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 (12 min, 11% → 51%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 26-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1005km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 54min vs 1h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~168 kWh vs ~189 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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