In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 33 minutes, completing the 1303km route in 14h 2min. 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 33 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: 14h 2min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 10min
- Energy: ~228 kWh
- Distance: 1303km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
14h 35min |
14h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
2h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~235 kWh |
~233 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 (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (56 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 33-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1303km route. Key factors:
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~228 kWh vs ~245 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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