In our Tallinn to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 84 minutes, completing the 2430km route in 30h 21min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 30h 21min (84 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 13min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2430km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
31h 45min |
30h 21min |
| Charging time: |
4h 18min |
3h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~437 kWh |
~438 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (19 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (14 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Factory Annopol (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Wolkera (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (31 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (13 min, 28% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (31 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
HPC Volvo Aleja Powstańców Śląskich (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco Teplická cesta (15 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 15% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (43 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 84-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2430km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 13min vs 4h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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