In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 14 minutes, completing the 820km route in 9h 34min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 48,299 less, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 14 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro 2023
- Total time: 9h 34min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~144 kWh
- Distance: 820km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 48min |
9h 34min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (18 min, 35% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (49 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Budapest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (25 min, 23% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 14-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 820km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 1h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~144 kWh vs ~154 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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