In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 107 minutes, completing the 2163km route in 23h 33min. 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 107 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 33min (107 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 3min
- Energy: ~379 kWh
- Distance: 2163km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
25h 20min |
23h 33min |
| Charging time: |
4h 5min |
3h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~391 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 (22 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl (36 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Schlosshotel Lacknerhof (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
eni Tankstelle Verdistraße (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (25 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (55 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 10:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (19 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Eben Nord (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Keskastel Est (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 107-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2163km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 3min vs 4h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~379 kWh vs ~407 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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