In our Budapest to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 17 minutes, completing the 1350km route in 13h 4min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 4min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~238 kWh
- Distance: 1350km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 4min |
13h 21min |
| Charging time: |
49min |
1h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~243 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Salzburger Straße (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Brussels
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
EDEKA Hartmannsgruber Lagerhausstraße (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 17-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 1350km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 49min vs 1h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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