In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 54 minutes, completing the 1805km route in 26h 36min. The key advantage? 3 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 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 36min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 1805km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
26h 36min |
27h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
2h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| 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.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (10 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Auto Mitric (12 min, 12% → 32%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (37 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (22 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Główna (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Zajazd Orchidea (33 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Jono Dailidės (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (15 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 54-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1805km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 32min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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