In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 85 minutes, completing the 2168km route in 23h 54min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 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 85 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: 23h 54min (85 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 54min
- Energy: ~379 kWh
- Distance: 2168km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
25h 19min |
23h 54min |
| Charging time: |
4h 26min |
2h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Im Birkengrund (18 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (22 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (39 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Steinhäusl (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 5:
Parkplatz Margaretengürtel (44 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Auchan Korzó (45 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (49 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (39 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bad Camberg West (11 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Euro Hotel (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Rastpark24 (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
JET Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bábolna (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 85-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2168km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 54min vs 4h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~379 kWh vs ~408 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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