In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 90 minutes, completing the 2175km route in 22h 24min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 24min (90 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~383 kWh
- Distance: 2175km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 24min |
23h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
2h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~392 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Globus Baumarkt (12 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
HPC Fachmarktzentrum Franz-Schubert-Straße (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bad Camberg West (11 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Euro Hotel (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Rastpark24 (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
JET Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bábolna (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 90-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 2175km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 2h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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