In our Warsaw to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 50 minutes, completing the 1452km route in 16h 54min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 54min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~256 kWh
- Distance: 1452km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
16h 54min |
17h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 18min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~261 kWh |
~263 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 11% → 66%)
-
Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
-
Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
-
Stop 4:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
KFC (26 min, 14% → 71%)
-
Stop 2:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 15% → 63%)
-
Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (12 min, 10% → 30%)
-
Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 6:
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 50-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 1452km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 1h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons