In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 58 minutes, completing the 1676km route in 19h 24min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on August 31, 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 58 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: 19h 24min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~293 kWh
- Distance: 1676km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
20h 22min |
19h 24min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
2h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (39 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
IP Via Lecco (36 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (23 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Galbusera Tre Marie (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 58-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1676km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~293 kWh vs ~315 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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