In our Vilnius to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 48 minutes, completing the 1956km route in 22h 37min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 37min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~344 kWh
- Distance: 1956km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 37min |
23h 25min |
| Charging time: |
1h 53min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~352 kWh |
~353 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
KOMO (14 min, 21% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Połomskiego (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (14 min, 48% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Shell MOP West (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco Teplická cesta (13 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 15% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
OMV smer Beograd (43 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 48-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 1956km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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