In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 469 minutes, completing the 3626km route in 38h 44min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. 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 469 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: 38h 44min (469 min faster)
- Charging stops: 20
- Charging time: 5h 12min
- Energy: ~635 kWh
- Distance: 3626km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
46h 33min |
38h 44min |
| Charging time: |
11h 16min |
5h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~653 kWh |
~633 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Gazprom smer Zagreb (90 min, 11% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Supernova Garden Mall (87 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hilton Double Tree Venice North (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Conad (85 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 5:
Boulevard Dubouchage (69 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Marguerittes Sud (25 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bages (28 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Super U (61 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Tankstelle (70 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Avia (38 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Paseo de la Estación (60 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Rua João Evengelista (45 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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 (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (23 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Rue John Mac Adam (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Super-U (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
Autovía de Castilla (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 20:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (17 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 469-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 3626km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 12min vs 11h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~635 kWh vs ~682 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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