In our Budapest to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 12 minutes, completing the 1071km route in 10h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 10h 58min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 32min
- Energy: ~189 kWh
- Distance: 1071km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 58min |
11h 10min |
| Charging time: |
32min |
46min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~193 kWh |
~192 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (11 min, 11% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Stegen (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 1071km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 32min vs 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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