In our Bucharest to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 30 minutes, completing the 1143km route in 14h 12min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 12min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 50min
- Energy: ~201 kWh
- Distance: 1143km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
14h 12min |
14h 42min |
| Charging time: |
50min |
1h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~206 kWh |
~205 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Studena (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Hotel City Sandanski (10 min, 31% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Shell (10 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
BP Acharnon (10 min, 11% → 22%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 28% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol Studena (12 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Fines (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Skotina dir Athen (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Atalanti Süd (10 min, 19% → 46%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 30-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1143km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 50min vs 1h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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