In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro by 88 minutes, completing the 2300km route in 23h 16min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 16min (88 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~405 kWh
- Distance: 2300km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro |
| Travel time |
23h 16min |
24h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
2h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 29% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100, Köln (10 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (12 min, 12% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID.4 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (17 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (12 min, 15% → 48%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 88-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro on this 2300km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 2h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~405 kWh vs ~426 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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