In our Bucharest to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 78 minutes, completing the 2198km route in 33h 52min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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: 33h 52min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~387 kWh
- Distance: 2198km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
33h 52min |
35h 10min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
3h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~396 kWh |
~400 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pensiunea Cristeşti (16 min, 19% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (46 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Główna (42 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (18 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (37 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Audi Centre (29 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Hotel & Restauracja Sulbin (21 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Zajazd Orchidea (33 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
Jono Dailidės (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Neste (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Neste (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 78-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 2198km 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 2h 49min vs 3h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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