In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 145 minutes, completing the 3126km route in 35h 25min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 35h 25min (145 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~550 kWh
- Distance: 3126km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
35h 25min |
37h 50min |
| Charging time: |
2h 44min |
5h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~564 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 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gasparets (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 145-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 3126km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 5h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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