In our Riga to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 121 minutes, completing the 2118km route in 27h 2min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on July 20, 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 121 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 2min (121 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 20min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2118km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
29h 3min |
27h 2min |
| Charging time: |
5h 54min |
3h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~382 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
LKW Parkplatz (53 min, 27% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Głębocka (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Kamienna (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Moya (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Kerekharaszti pihenő északi (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Auchan Korzó (56 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (64 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (27 min, 24% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (10 min, 14% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (13 min, 22% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Połomskiego (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco Teplická cesta (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (13 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
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 121-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2118km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 20min vs 5h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~371 kWh vs ~398 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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