Comparison
Tesla Model S vs Volkswagen ID.4
Model S vs Pro: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model S 410 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $45,095 vs $109,990
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 28 min vs 31 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model S $4,200 vs $4,600
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model S
410 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $268/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 31 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model S
270 Wh/mi vs 298 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model S
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model S
3.1 s vs 5.9 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Tesla Model S | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Model S | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $109,990 | $45,095 (better) |
| Range | 410 mi (better) | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 270 Wh/mi • 3.7 mi/kWh (better) | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 96 kWh (better) | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 250 kW (better) | 175 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 31 min | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 88.7 (better) | 77.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 120 mi (better) | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 268 $/mi | 155 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 3.1 s (better) | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 155 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 25 cu ft (better) | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb (better) | 2,205 lb |
Pick the Tesla Model S if…
- You drive long days: 410 vs 291 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,200 vs $4,600 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 25 vs 19 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 3,527 lb vs 2,205 lb.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.1 vs 5.9 seconds.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Pick the Volkswagen ID.4 if…
- You want the lower price: $45,095 vs $109,990 to start, $64,895 less.
Availability: Tesla Model S production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock. 2026 is the final model year for the Volkswagen ID.4.
5-year energy cost: Tesla Model S vs Volkswagen ID.4
| Charging mix | Tesla Model S | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 270 Wh/mi | 298 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,050 | $3,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,200 | $4,600 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,650 | $9,550 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Tesla Model S | Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 279 mi | 198 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 244 mi | 173 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 1 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 30 min | about 55 min |
| DC port | NACS | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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