In our Belgrade to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 52 minutes, completing the 594km route in 8h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 20min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 27min
- Energy: ~105 kWh
- Distance: 594km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 20min |
9h 12min |
| Charging time: |
27min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~107 kWh |
~107 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (27 min, 49% → 79%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (10 min, 36% → 46%)
-
Stop 2:
Kaufland (47 min, 12% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 52-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 594km 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 27min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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