In our Sofia to Athens EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 17 minutes, completing the 788km route in 9h 24min. 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 17 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: 9h 24min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~138 kWh
- Distance: 788km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 41min |
9h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 22min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~143 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Shell Lagkada (19 min, 39% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
SEA Almyrou Nótos (63 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
FINES (18 min, 56% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IKEA (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Atalanti Süd (12 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 17-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 788km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 51min vs 1h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~138 kWh vs ~148 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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