In our Sofia to Zagreb EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 8 minutes, completing the 787km route in 8h 19min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,330 less, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 8 minutes on this route.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 8h 19min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 29min
- Energy: ~132 kWh
- Distance: 787km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 27min |
8h 19min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
29min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~141 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 57% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
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 (14 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 8-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 787km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 29min vs 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~132 kWh vs ~176 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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