In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 106 minutes, completing the 3046km route in 35h 37min. 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 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: 35h 37min (106 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 26min
- Energy: ~533 kWh
- Distance: 3046km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
37h 23min |
35h 37min |
| Charging time: |
5h 26min |
4h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~548 kWh |
~544 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (30 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (31 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Autohof Dachsberg (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger IBIS Aalst Centrum (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Port of Holyhead (28 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Channel Gateway (13 min, 20% → 55%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 19:
Circle K Dublin Port (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 3046km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 26min vs 5h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~533 kWh vs ~573 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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