In our Köln to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 10 minutes, completing the 573km route in 5h 25min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 5h 25min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 10min
- Energy: ~101 kWh
- Distance: 573km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
5h 25min |
5h 35min |
| Charging time: |
10min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~103 kWh |
~104 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Berlin
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Aral Hansestraße (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Allego Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (10 min, 22% → 50%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 573km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 10min vs 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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