In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 162 minutes, completing the 2108km route in 26h 34min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on August 31, 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 162 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: 26h 34min (162 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 22min
- Energy: ~369 kWh
- Distance: 2108km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
29h 16min |
26h 34min |
| Charging time: |
5h 56min |
3h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~381 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:
Auchan Korzó (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Lajosmizse pihenőhely kelet (61 min, 13% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
AquaCity (22 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 5:
Moya (70 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl (79 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 7:
LKW Parkplatz (87 min, 10% → 84%)
- 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 162-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2108km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 22min vs 5h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~369 kWh vs ~397 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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