In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 61 minutes, completing the 1667km route in 18h 14min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 5, 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 61 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: 18h 14min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 11min
- Energy: ~292 kWh
- Distance: 1667km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
19h 15min |
18h 14min |
| Charging time: |
2h 41min |
2h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~299 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 (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (37 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
IP (36 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Autogrill Po Ovest (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 61-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1667km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 11min vs 2h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~292 kWh vs ~314 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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