In our Sofia to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 31 minutes, completing the 1445km route in 16h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 43min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~254 kWh
- Distance: 1445km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
16h 43min |
17h 14min |
| Charging time: |
1h 0min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~260 kWh |
~260 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (12 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
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% → 52%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 31-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 1445km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 0min vs 1h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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