In our Bucharest to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 172 minutes, completing the 3709km route in 40h 52min. The key advantage? 5 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 15 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 40h 52min (172 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 12min
- Energy: ~653 kWh
- Distance: 3709km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
40h 52min |
43h 44min |
| Charging time: |
3h 12min |
5h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~668 kWh |
~669 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (23 min, 30% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Hyper U (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Super-U (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (49 min, 13% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (23 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Rue John Mac Adam (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Super-U (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
Autovía de Castilla (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 20:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (17 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 172-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 3709km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 12min vs 5h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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