In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 106 minutes, completing the 1815km route in 27h 16min. 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 106 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 16min (106 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 3h 6min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 1815km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
29h 2min |
27h 16min |
| Charging time: |
5h 17min |
3h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~327 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
LKW Parkplatz (10 min, 27% → 35%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (86 min, 16% → 87%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Pogodna (50 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (66 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Maysternya Smaku (45 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Rompetrol (60 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Jono Dailidės (29 min, 21% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Zajazd Orchidea (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Audi Centre (63 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Maysternya Smaku (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Sucedava (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (11 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 106-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1815km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 6min vs 5h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~318 kWh vs ~341 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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