In our Athens to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 75 minutes, completing the 1142km route in 14h 0min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 3 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 0min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~201 kWh
- Distance: 1142km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
14h 0min |
15h 15min |
| Charging time: |
43min |
1h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~206 kWh |
~209 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
FINES (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Petrol (23 min, 12% → 75%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Atalanti Nord (11 min, 65% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 23% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Technopolis (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (29 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (31 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 75-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1142km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 43min vs 1h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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