In our Bucharest to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 83 minutes, completing the 2165km route in 22h 16min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 16min (83 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~381 kWh
- Distance: 2165km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 16min |
23h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 32min |
2h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (18 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (10 min, 29% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Brussels
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (25 min, 23% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (16 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
OMV eMotion Parndorf Outlet Center (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 83-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 2165km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 2h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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