In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 50 minutes, completing the 2081km route in 22h 41min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 3, 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 50 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: 22h 41min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 52min
- Energy: ~364 kWh
- Distance: 2081km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
23h 31min |
22h 41min |
| Charging time: |
3h 9min |
2h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Im Birkengrund (22 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Total Tankstelle (34 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Kulturhaus Römerfeld (32 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Novska Jug (38 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 30% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (12 min, 20% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 50-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2081km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 52min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~364 kWh vs ~391 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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