In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 182 minutes, completing the 2127km route in 26h 34min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro 2023
- Total time: 26h 34min (182 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 22min
- Energy: ~372 kWh
- Distance: 2127km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
29h 36min |
26h 34min |
| Charging time: |
5h 46min |
3h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~383 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 30% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Lapovo sever (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
BS Gazprom Zmaj 1 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (20 min, 18% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
BS Gazprom (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Kerekharaszti pihenő déli (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 8:
Super Autómosó (63 min, 13% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Biedronka Lotników (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Biedronka Połomskiego (16 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Shell MOP East (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 13:
KFC (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Orlen Wawrzyńca Surowieckiego (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
Kaufland (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 16:
MOP Rudniki Południe (21 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 17:
Norfa XL (22 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 19:
Cafe Baltica (12 min, 11% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 Zemun Park (35 min, 11% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (35 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (32 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (15 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 182-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 2127km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 22min vs 5h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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