In our Prague to Bucharest EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 51 minutes, completing the 1350km route in 15h 5min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on July 19, 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 51 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: 15h 5min (51 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~236 kWh
- Distance: 1350km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
15h 56min |
15h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 9min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~243 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (15 min, 29% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Auchan (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (49 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (39 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 18% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 51-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1350km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 2h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~236 kWh vs ~254 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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