In our Vilnius to Bucharest EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 10 minutes, completing the 1446km route in 24h 8min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on July 20, 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 10 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: 24h 8min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 3h 13min
- Energy: ~253 kWh
- Distance: 1446km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
24h 18min |
24h 8min |
| Charging time: |
3h 41min |
3h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~260 kWh |
~258 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Belorusneft Tankstelle #92 (53 min, 24% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Bugaivka (63 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (45 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Rompetrol (60 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Belorusneft Tankstelle #92 (78 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Bugaivka (60 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Sucedava (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (11 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1446km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 13min vs 3h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~253 kWh vs ~272 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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