In our Bratislava to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 42 minutes, completing the 1016km route in 10h 55min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 2 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 10h 55min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 35min
- Energy: ~179 kWh
- Distance: 1016km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 55min |
11h 37min |
| Charging time: |
35min |
1h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~183 kWh |
~184 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom DN7 (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 29% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 42-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1016km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 35min vs 1h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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