In our Bern to Brussels EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 16 minutes, completing the 631km route in 6h 56min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on July 19, 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 16 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: 6h 56min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 27min
- Energy: ~110 kWh
- Distance: 631km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
7h 12min |
6h 56min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
27min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~114 kWh |
~113 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Nord (41 min, 30% → 74%)
- Arrival: Brussels
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 27% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Cora (17 min, 14% → 59%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 16-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 631km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 27min vs 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~110 kWh vs ~119 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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