In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 89 minutes, completing the 1862km route in 21h 45min. The key advantage? 2 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 45min (89 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 30min
- Energy: ~328 kWh
- Distance: 1862km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
21h 45min |
23h 14min |
| Charging time: |
1h 30min |
2h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~335 kWh |
~336 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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Autogrill Po Ovest (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 89-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1862km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 30min vs 2h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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