In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 68 minutes, completing the 1674km route in 17h 48min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 17h 48min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~295 kWh
- Distance: 1674km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
17h 48min |
18h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
2h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (12 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 68-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1674km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 2h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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