In our Belgrade to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 44 minutes, completing the 1710km route in 20h 38min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 38min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~301 kWh
- Distance: 1710km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
20h 38min |
21h 22min |
| Charging time: |
1h 25min |
2h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~308 kWh |
~309 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesco (14 min, 17% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (17 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 34% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco (10 min, 29% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Stellantis&You (28 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rudniki Południe (39 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 44-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 1710km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 25min vs 2h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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