In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 105 minutes, completing the 1825km route in 27h 30min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 5, 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 105 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: 27h 30min (105 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 58min
- Energy: ~319 kWh
- Distance: 1825km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
29h 15min |
27h 30min |
| Charging time: |
4h 42min |
2h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~329 kWh |
~330 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pensiunea Cristeşti (28 min, 15% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (42 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Audi Centre (51 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Pogodna (67 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Galeria Veneda (63 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Urmas (31 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (10 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Auto Mitric (12 min, 12% → 32%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (37 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (22 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Główna (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Zajazd Orchidea (33 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Jono Dailidės (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (15 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 105-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1825km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 58min vs 4h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~319 kWh vs ~343 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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