In our Budapest to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 100 minutes, completing the 1361km route in 17h 49min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 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 100 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: 17h 49min (100 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~238 kWh
- Distance: 1361km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
19h 29min |
17h 49min |
| Charging time: |
3h 39min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~245 kWh |
~245 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Xland (53 min, 23% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (79 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
LKW Parkplatz (87 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rudniki Południe (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 100-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1361km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 3h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~238 kWh vs ~256 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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