In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 76 minutes, completing the 1621km route in 16h 37min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 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 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 37min (76 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~285 kWh
- Distance: 1621km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
16h 37min |
17h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 23min |
2h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~293 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 (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (56 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 76-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1621km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 23min vs 2h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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