In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 14 minutes, completing the 1805km route in 26h 36min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 36min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 1805km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
26h 36min |
26h 50min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
2h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~325 kWh |
~330 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 (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (13 min, 20% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Audi Centre (19 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Pogodna (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Zajazd Orchidea (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Jono Dailidės (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 14-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 1805km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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