In our Bern to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 39 minutes, completing the 1883km route in 20h 11min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 11min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 19min
- Energy: ~332 kWh
- Distance: 1883km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
20h 11min |
20h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 19min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~339 kWh |
~340 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (12 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Brucker Straße (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 39-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 1883km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 19min vs 1h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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