In our Sofia to Zagreb EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 22 minutes, completing the 786km route in 8h 31min. 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 22 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: 8h 31min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 48min
- Energy: ~138 kWh
- Distance: 786km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 53min |
8h 31min |
| Charging time: |
53min |
48min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~141 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
-
Stop 2:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (26 min, 10% → 33%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
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 (19 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 22-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 786km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 48min vs 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~138 kWh vs ~148 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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